What are my chances of keeping the house in a Texas divorce?
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What are my chances of keeping the house in a Texas divorce?
My husband and I have 2 young children. My husband has financials, career and military to fall back on. He could also afford another place. I on the other hand have been a sahm for the 8 yrs. I am 27. With only my parents to fall back on. If I have to move out my children will be sharing a room with me at my moms. Put into different schools and lose their extra-curriculars (cub scouts). Not to mention their home. What are my chances of being rewarded the house (my husband will fight it) for the childrens sake? The home is paid for also which will help me. I have no work experience.
Asked on May 19, 2009 under Family Law, Texas
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
You need to talk to a divorce attorney in your area, ideally without your husband's knowledge, before you do anything here. One place to find the lawyer you need is our website, http://attorneypages.com
Some of the answer will depend on more specific facts, including when the house was bought, and what job skills you might have. Texas law, compared to other states, is not very generous to divorced wives.
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