Divorce and Inheritance
Millions of couples across the United States file for divorce every year. With close to 50 percent of all first marriages and 60 percent of second marriages ending in divorce, more couples are looking to this option than ever before. When a couple decides to get a divorce, they have to divide up personal property and assets. One possible asset that couples may argue over is inheritance.
If you want to take action to protect your inheritance or want to make sure you get an equal portion of the inheritance you and your former spouse received, you need to take legal action today. Contact the Houston divorce lawyers of Garg & Associates today at 800-242-2151 and schedule a free consultation to discuss your legal options.
Handling Inheritance
In many divorce proceedings, inheritance is treated as separate property, especially if one spouse received it before the marriage or it was left solely for him or her. However, there are some situations in which inheritance can become community property and therefore are subject to division such as:
- The spouse who received the inheritance gave the other spouse access to the money on a regular basis
- The money was kept in a joint account
- If the inheritance was property like a house and you and your spouse both invested time and money in to improving the value of the inheritance
To better understand your rights to an inheritance during divorce, you may need to consult with a legal professional.
Contact Us
To get the results you want in your divorce case, you need to take action today. Contact the Houston divorce lawyers of Garg & Associates today at 800-242-2151 and let us discuss your legal options.
