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During divorce, one spouse may make a claim for spousal support. Before you can determine an amount, you first need to demonstrate that you require spousal maintenance payments in order to achieve a minimum standard of living. As experienced Round Rock Spousal Support Lawyer, our attorneys can help establish your need and pursue maximum spousal support payments to protect your way of life.
If you are facing divorce and would like to learn more about Texas’ alimony system, call our compassionate lawyers at (512) 478-7466.
Each state independently establishes how to determine spousal support payments during divorce. Texas takes a number of factors into consideration, including:
If need is established, the court can award up to a maximum payment of 20 percent of the payer’s gross monthly income or $5,000 a month. Additionally, payments are typically made for a limited period of time. The system is designed to support the recipient until they receive the necessary education and career training to support themselves in long-term.
In Texas, “alimony” is not a legal term — the state uses spousal maintenance to describe court-ordered financial support paid from one spouse to the other after divorce. Texas distinguishes between spousal maintenance, which is court-ordered financial support, and alimony, which refers to voluntary, agreed-upon financial support negotiated between the parties as part of a divorce settlement. Understanding which type applies to your situation can significantly affect how much support you receive and for how long — which is why working with an experienced Round Rock spousal maintenance lawyer matters from the start.
Texas limits both the amount and duration of court-ordered spousal maintenance. The Texas Family Code limits the duration of spousal maintenance to 5 years for marriages lasting between 10 and 20 years, 7 years for marriages lasting between 20 and 30 years, and 10 years for marriages lasting more than 30 years. Payments are designed to be temporary — giving the recipient time to gain the education or career training needed to become self-supporting. An attorney can help you understand the timeline that applies to your specific circumstances.
Yes. Modifying or terminating alimony involves petitioning the court and demonstrating a significant change in circumstances. Common reasons for modification include a substantial increase or decrease in either spouse’s income, the recipient spouse remarrying, or the recipient cohabitating with a new partner. If you believe a material change warrants a review of your current spousal maintenance order, Heinrich Christian, PLLC can evaluate your options and guide you through the modification process.
Non-payment of spousal maintenance is enforceable by Texas courts. If a spouse does not pay alimony as ordered, the court may take actions such as wage garnishment or contempt of court, which could result in fines. Enforcement proceedings can compel payment and hold the non-paying spouse accountable. If you’re not receiving the support you’re owed, our Round Rock attorneys can help you take swift legal action to enforce your order.
If you require spousal maintenance payments or your spouse is requesting spousal support, Heinrich Christian, PLLC, can assist you. We will carefully evaluate your circumstances and fight to defend your financial future. Our experienced attorneys understand Texas’ spousal support system and how to fight for a satisfactory resolution either in or out of court.
Call our Round Rock or Austin offices at 512-645-1821. You may also contact our firm online.
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