Texas Spousal Support Legal Guide and Lawyers
During the course of a marriage, it’s not uncommon for one spouse to achieve a more financially advantageous position than the other, and should this marriage end in divorce, the more financially secure partner may have an obligation to support the other during the times ahead. If an obligation exists, the duration of time and the amount of support are determined by the court according to a number of factors, including:
- The duration of the marriage
- Earning capacities of the spouses, expectancies, inheritances, and sources of income
- The ages and the physical, mental, and emotional status of the spouses
- The standard of living during marriage
- The contribution by one party to the education, training, or increased earning power of the other party, and the contribution of a spouse as homemaker;
- The extent to which the earning power, expenses, or financial obligations of a party will be affected by reason of serving as the custodian of a minor child;
- The relative education of the parties and the time necessary to acquire sufficient education or training to enable the party seeking alimony to find appropriate employment;
- The relative assets and liabilities and the needs of the parties;
- The property brought to the marriage by either party;
- Marital misconduct of either of the parties during the marriage;
- The federal, state, and local tax ramifications of the alimony award;
Spousal support is one of the more contested aspects of a divorce. Each party has a specific interest, to either pay as little as possible or to receive as much as possible. It is helpful to consult a lawyer at Barlow, Jones & Brust, LLP to ensure that no one takes advantage of you and your situation. Experienced legal counsel is the best way to protect your financial and emotional interests throughout the painful divorce process.
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