Texas Alimony Lawyer Representing Men and Women
Known as alimony in many other jurisdictions, spousal maintenance can be asserted in very limited circumstances during a Texas divorce. A claim for spousal maintenance seeks periodic payments from the future income of one spouse for the support of the other spouse after the divorce.
Whether you are seeking spousal maintenance or need help fighting back against a spousal maintenance claim, it is critical to have a knowledgeable family law attorney working to protect your interests. At O'Neil & Attorneys in Dallas, we are relentless in pursuing the rights of our clients while providing the personal attention and compassion they need during a difficult time.
To learn more about your rights regarding spousal maintenance, please call our firm at 972-499-4558 or toll free 866-959-4330.
Eligibility
To be eligible for spousal maintenance the marriage in question has to have lasted at least 10 years, or the spouse seeking maintenance must be able to show that their spouse was convicted or received deferred adjudication for a criminal act of domestic violence within two years prior to the divorce.
Even if those eligibility requirements are met, there is no guarantee that spousal maintenance will be granted, due to other factors connected to the other spouse's ability to pay. A number of other factors will be examined, including income, assets, disability of a spouse or disability of a child. The length of a spousal maintenance agreement will be left to the discretion of a judge, often lasting longer when a claim is based on domestic violence or disability.
Working to Protect Your Rights
We welcome the opportunity to work with you to obtain a result that is in your best interests. Contact us today to discuss your legal needs with a skilled family law attorney.
