The way marital debt is divided in a divorce depends on where you live and when the debt was acquired. Texas is a community property state, which means that any asset you or your spouse acquired during your marriage is considered community property. Each person has a 50% interest in community property.
Similar to community property, you and your spouse are equally liable for any debt incurred during your marriage. However, some specific circumstances can impact the amount of debt you owe. You and your spouse may also come to a specific divorce settlement agreement that assigns a certain amount of debt to each spouse that is not necessarily 50/50.