ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTION FOR DUMMIES
(SPECIFICALLY, FAMILY AND PROBATE LAWYERS)
ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTION - TITLE ONE, SUBCHAPTER E TEXAS FAMILY CODE

(Continued from Suggested Language for Pleadings)

DECREE LANGUAGE

Lien for Claim for Economic Contribution
IT IS ORDERED AND DECREED that [husband's title] pay $______ to [wife's title] for economic contribution of [wife's title]'s separate estate to the community estate. The claim shall bear interest at ______ percent per year and shall be payable as follows: ______. IT IS ORDERED AND DECREED that an equitable lien to secure the claim for economic contribution is imposed in favor of [wife] against ______[the entirety of the property of [husband's title]'s separate estate awarded to [husband]].
To further evidence the claim, [husband's title] is ORDERED to sign a note payable to [wife's title] in the amount of the claim specified above and payable according to the terms specified above.
[husband's title] is further ORDERED to sign ______ to secure payment of the claim.
This claim is part of the division of community property between the parties and shall not constitute or be interpreted to be any form of spousal support, alimony, or child support.

Economic Contribution for Dummies Continued (The Jury Charge)