/// Alimony And Spousal Support In Texas
Protecting your financial future starts with the right legal guidance.
Alimony And Spousal Support In Texas
Protecting your financial future starts with the right legal guidance.
Spousal support—commonly known as alimony—can be one of the most emotionally and financially complex parts of a divorce. Whether you are requesting support or being asked to provide it, understanding your rights and obligations under Texas law is critical.
At DallasTexasDivorce.com, we help clients across the Dallas area navigate spousal support with clarity and confidence. Our attorneys provide straightforward advice, smart strategy, and the experience needed to protect your long-term interests.
What Is Spousal Support In Texas?
In Texas, spousal support may be ordered by the court as spousal maintenance, or agreed upon privately through contractual alimony. These are not the same thing—knowing the difference matters.
- Spousal Maintenance is court-ordered support after divorce, based on eligibility requirements set by Texas law.
- Contractual Alimony is a private agreement between spouses, usually negotiated as part of a divorce settlement.
Both types impact your financial future. We help ensure support is fair, enforceable, and sustainable.
How Is Alimony Calculated?
Texas law places limits on the amount and duration of court-ordered maintenance. The maximum support is generally the lesser of $5,000 per month or 20% of the paying spouse’s gross monthly income. Duration depends on factors such as:
- Length of the marriage
- Ability of the requesting spouse to become self-supporting
- Age and health of both spouses
- History of family violence or misconduct
- Contributions to the household (including raising children)
Every situation is unique. That’s why your strategy needs to be tailored to your circumstances.
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Who Can Receive Spousal Support?
Under Texas law, courts are selective about awarding spousal maintenance. A spouse may be eligible if they:
- Lack sufficient property or income after divorce
- Cannot support themselves due to a disability
- Are caring for a child with a disability
- Were married for at least 10 years and cannot earn enough to meet basic needs
- Are a victim of family violence committed by the other spouse within two years of filing for divorce
Even when eligibility is established, the court still has discretion on whether to award support and how much.
Whether You Are Paying or Receiving—We’re Here to Help
Our attorneys represent both sides in alimony and spousal support matters. We will review your financial situation, walk you through your options, and build a strategy that reflects your goals.
If you’re seeking support, we work to establish your need and ensure accurate financial disclosures.
If you’re being asked to pay, we make sure the amount is fair and legally appropriate.
We Also Handle
- Negotiation and review of spousal support agreements
- Modifications of existing support orders
- Enforcement of unpaid spousal maintenance
- Spousal support in high net worth divorces
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