Texas Long Term Alimony/Support

THIS POST IS NO LONGER REFLECTS THE LAW AS OF SEPT 2011  SEE POSTS AFTER JULY 2011
Where the marriage has lasted more than 10 years, or under some family violence situations and support is needed to meet the "minimum reasonable needs" of the spouse, the court may order alimony/support for up to three years.  If a spouse is disabled or responsible for a adult disabled child, the support may continue beyond 3 years. Usually what you will see is a three year order with a review at the end.


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Temporary Spousal Support or Alimony

Texas courts routinely order temporary alimony or spousal support (terms used interchangeably) during the pendency of the divorce (from the day of filing the petition until the day the divorce is granted)  How much is ordered depends on the earnings and expenses of each spouse as well as which court your case is set in.  Where child support is being paid, the guideline level of child support is normally first calculated. Then spousal support is determined.

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