Is There Alimony In Texas?

Is there alimony in Texas? Alimony is referred to as spousal support in Texas, and it is only awarded in specific circumstances in divorce. The requesting spouse must demonstrate that they lack sufficient property or income to meet their minimum reasonable needs and that one of the following conditions apply:

• The non-requesting spouse has been convicted of, or received deferred adjudication for a crime of family violence committed against the requesting spouse or their children, and the offense occurred within two years before filing for divorce or during the divorce process

• The marriage lasted 10 years or more and the requesting spouse lacks the ability to earn sufficient income to meet their minimum reasonable needs, and is making efforts to develop skills or find employment (unless there are extenuating circumstances like a disability or caregiver responsibilities)

• The requesting spouse has a physical or mental disability that prevents them from earning an income sufficient to meet their needs

• The requesting spouse is the primary caregiver for a child with a disability, making it difficult or impossible for them to earn an adequate income

• Spouses agree to temporary or long-term spousal support as part of their divorce settlement

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