Sec. 7.007. DISPOSITION OF CLAIM FOR REIMBURSEMENT. In a decree of divorce or annulment, the court shall determine the rights of both spouses in a claim for reimbursement as provided by Subchapter E, Chapter 3, and shall apply equitable principles to:
(1) determine whether to recognize the claim after taking into account all the relative circumstances of the spouses; and
(2) order a division of the claim for reimbursement, if appropriate, in a manner that the court considers just and right, having due regard for the rights of each party and any children of the marriage.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 838, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (S.B. 866), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 1 - The Marriage Relationship
Subtitle C - Dissolution of Marriage
Chapter 7 - Award of Marital Property
Section 7.001. General Rule of Property Division
Section 7.002. Division and Disposition of Certain Property Under Special Circumstances
Section 7.003. Disposition of Retirement and Employment Benefits and Other Plans
Section 7.004. Disposition of Rights in Insurance
Section 7.005. Insurance Coverage Not Specifically Awarded
Section 7.006. Agreement Incident to Divorce or Annulment
Section 7.007. Disposition of Claim for Reimbursement
Section 7.008. Consideration of Taxes
Section 7.009. Fraud on the Community; Division and Disposition of Reconstituted Estate