In Texas, separate property includes:
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Salary earned during marriage
Salary earned during marriage is community property in Texas, as it results from the efforts of either spouse during the marriage, regardless of which spouse actually earned it.
Property owned before marriage
Joint bank accounts
Joint bank accounts in Texas are generally considered community property unless specifically agreed otherwise or funded solely with separate property, making them different from separate property.
Real estate purchased during marriage
Real estate purchased during marriage is typically presumed to be community property in Texas unless it can be traced to separate property sources or acquired through gift or inheritance.
Why is this correct?
Property owned before marriage is separate property under Texas law because it was acquired by an individual prior to the marital relationship, making it distinct from assets acquired during the marriage.
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