Spousal Maintenance, sometimes called “alimony” or “spousal support” may be an issue in your divorce case. In Texas, there are various forms of spousal support depending on the unique facts and circumstances of your case. Spousal support may be an issue in a divorce case where one spouse historically was the income-earner and the other either was a stay-at-home-parent or there is otherwise a basis for spousal support. Having an experienced family law attorney to guide you through the divorce process, including the applicability of spousal support to your case, is essential. Our attorneys at Smart & Malone Family Law Group, PLLC are knowledgeable family law attorneys with experience handling spousal support issues. 

Different types of spousal support in Texas include: (1) Temporary Spousal Support, and/or (2) Post-Divorce Spousal Maintenance. 

Temporary Spousal Support may be awarded during the divorce proceedings to provide financial help to a spouse until a final agreement is reached, or final orders are issued. The purpose of Temporary Spousal Support is to ensure that family bills continue to be paid while a divorce case is pending. It is not intended to last longer than the duration of the divorce proceedings. 

Post-Divorce Spousal Maintenance can only be ordered by the Court under certain circumstances. Not every person will be entitled to spousal support. If you have been married for more than 10 years and lack sufficient income or property to meet your basic needs or if there are issues of domestic violence in your divorce case, Post-Divorce Spousal Maintenance may be an issue in your case.  Whether or not Post-Divorce Spousal Maintenance is an issue in a case is a fact-intensive question. The goal of Post-Divorce Spousal Maintenance, absent serious illness or disability that prevents a spouse from becoming financially independent, is generally rehabilitative in nature, intended to allow the spouse financial help for a limited duration to allow that spouse to become self-supporting.  

Each type of spousal support serves a different purpose. Contact the experienced attorneys at Smart & Malone Family Law Group, PLLC today to discuss and determine the best approach for your case. 

Spousal Support (Alimony)

Spousal Maintenance, sometimes called “alimony” or “spousal support” may be an issue in your divorce case. In Texas, there are various forms of spousal support depending on the unique facts and circumstances of your case. Spousal support may be an issue in a divorce case where one spouse historically was the income-earner and the other either was a stay-at-home-parent or there is otherwise a basis for spousal support. Having an experienced family law attorney to guide you through the divorce process, including the applicability of spousal support to your case, is essential. Our attorneys at Smart & Malone Family Law Group, PLLC are knowledgeable family law attorneys with experience handling spousal support issues. 

Different types of spousal support in Texas include: (1) Temporary Spousal Support, and/or (2) Post-Divorce Spousal Maintenance. 

Temporary Spousal Support may be awarded during the divorce proceedings to provide financial help to a spouse until a final agreement is reached, or final orders are issued. The purpose of Temporary Spousal Support is to ensure that family bills continue to be paid while a divorce case is pending. It is not intended to last longer than the duration of the divorce proceedings. 

Post-Divorce Spousal Maintenance can only be ordered by the Court under certain circumstances. Not every person will be entitled to spousal support. If you have been married for more than 10 years and lack sufficient income or property to meet your basic needs or if there are issues of domestic violence in your divorce case, Post-Divorce Spousal Maintenance may be an issue in your case.  Whether or not Post-Divorce Spousal Maintenance is an issue in a case is a fact-intensive question. The goal of Post-Divorce Spousal Maintenance, absent serious illness or disability that prevents a spouse from becoming financially independent, is generally rehabilitative in nature, intended to allow the spouse financial help for a limited duration to allow that spouse to become self-supporting.  

Each type of spousal support serves a different purpose. Contact the experienced attorneys at Smart & Malone Family Law Group, PLLC today to discuss and determine the best approach for your case.