Separate property in Texas is everything you owned prior to marriage, all property acquired during marriage by gift or inheritance, and in some cases property acquired solely by separate property (ex., you use separate property cash to purchase a car). Although the concept is relatively simple, the rules can sometimes get complex (ex., if you have a separate property bank account, the interest on the account is community property). You should not be concerned about your house; however, if you buy or sell assets during your upcoming marriage or want to comingle community and separate property funds, you may want to talk to an experienced family law attorney to ensure you preserve your separate property.
Answered on Feb 13th, 2020 at 6:51 AM