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This is an appeal regarding a Final Decree of Divorce between David Brian Keep and Kathryn Elizabeth Keep. The appellant, David Brian Keep, challenged the trial court's division of marital property, award of child support, and attorney's fees. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's characterization of Kathryn Keep's workers' compensation settlement as separate property and upheld the child support award of $3,000 per month. However, the court reversed the award of a 50% interest in the Plano, Texas, property to Kathryn Keep, as it was deemed David Keep's separate property. Additionally, the court reversed the reimbursement awarded to Kathryn Keep for community funds expended on three separate properties due to a lack of proof of enhancement and also reversed the $5,000 award for appellate attorney's fees. The remainder of the divorce decree was affirmed.
David Brian Keep v. Kathryn Elizabeth Keep is a workers' compensation case decided in Texas Court of Appeals, 3rd District (Austin). This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Texas Court of Appeals, 3rd District (Austin).
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This is an appeal regarding a Final Decree of Divorce between David Brian Keep and Kathryn Elizabeth Keep. The appellant, David Brian Keep, challenged the trial court's division of marital property, award of child support, and attorney's fees. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's characterization of Kathryn Keep's workers' compensation settlement as separate property and upheld the child support award of $3,000 per month. However, the court reversed the award of a 50% interest in the Plano, Texas, property to Kathryn Keep, as it was deemed David Keep's separate property. Additionally, the court reversed the reimbursement awarded to Kathryn Keep for community funds expended on three separate properties due to a lack of proof of enhancement and also reversed the $5,000 award for appellate attorney's fees. The remainder of the divorce decree was affirmed.
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