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The actual time it takes from when a partition case is filed to when the land is partitioned physically, by sale, or by set-off varies from case to case. In general, partition cases can take several months or even years to resolve.
Code § 4.102. Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023. At any time, the spouses may partition or exchange between themselves all or part of their community property, then existing or to be acquired, as the spouses may desire.
Property acquired during the marriage (outside of the noted exceptions) is considered community property. The spouses can, however, agree to convert (or “transmute”) community property into separate property. In Texas, this is done via a written agreement establishing a partition or exchange between the parties.
What happens to our community property if my spouse dies? If there is a valid will, your spouse's separate property and his/her share of the community property will be divided ing to the instructions in the will.
With this in mind, if you and your spouse purchased a home during your marriage, the home will most likely be characterized as community property. If you or your spouse owned the home before marriage, it will most likely be considered separate property (and possibly subject to reimbursement claims).
4.102. PARTITION OR EXCHANGE OF COMMUNITY PROPERTY. At any time, the spouses may partition or exchange between themselves all or part of their community property, then existing or to be acquired, as the spouses may desire.
The remedy when agreement cannot be reached is for one or more of the co-owners to seek a court-ordered division by means of a partition suit. It is also possible to file a “friendly” partition action if the parties desire a court decree that ratifies their agreement.
Yes, but only if you keep it distinct from community property and maintain clear records to prove its separate status. Commingling funds can lead to the entire account being considered community property.