A person who signs a note and promises to pay a certain sum is known as a maker on the note or payor. It is not uncommon in Texas for there to be multiple makers known as co-borrowers or co-makers on a note. While it is well known that co-borrowers are jointly and severally liable […]

Partition is the division of land where property is divided (partition in kind) or sold (partition by sale). It is well known in Texas that co-owners of real estate have an absolute right of partition. Spires v. Hoover, 466 S.W.2d 344, 346 (Tex. Civ. App. 1971), writ refused NRE (July 28, 1971). However, does the […]

Spouses often have various reasons for transferring real estate between themselves. Reasons may include asset protection strategies, tax record preferences, a desire to make a gift, or a bona fide purchase between spouses. Below is a discussion of methods of transferring real estate between Texas spouses. Separate Property to Community Property Converting separate real estate […]