Providing financial support for an ex-spouse was more common in the days when spousal duties were typically gender divided. The husband or wage earner was responsible for supporting the wife, the unpaid spouse, after the demise of the marriage. Society and its laws...
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What are the alimony laws in Texas?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Feb 18, 2015 | Alimony
In some states, laws about post-marital financial support for ex-spouses have been reformed in recent years to include new limitations. Texas lawmakers changed spousal maintenance laws in 2011. However, instead of tightening the rules, the legislators slightly...
What kind of alimony might a Texas judge order?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Jan 21, 2015 | Alimony
Texas family laws may be quite a change for Houston residents from other states. For instance, community property rules require judges to split assets and debts between spouses equally during divorce. There's also nothing court-ordered that Texas calls...
How is Texas alimony eligibility determined?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Jan 1, 2015 | Alimony
When some Houston married couples separate, one spouse provides financial support for the other. In Texas, temporary spousal support covers the separation period prior to divorce. When support continues after the divorce, payments are called spousal maintenance rather...
After divorce: Financial planning is a must
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Dec 12, 2014 | Alimony
Many people find that dealing with finances after a divorce is very difficult. A household that operated on the combined efforts of both spouses suddenly becomes two households with two sets of household bills. The good news is that with proper planning, a divorced...
Will you receive spousal support in your Texas divorce?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Nov 25, 2014 | Alimony
The answer to this question depends on the circumstances of the individual case. While many states have recently undergone changes to their alimony laws, others are still in the midst of heated debates. Texas alimony laws underwent changes in the last few years. Those...
Design your own Texas spousal support agreement
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Oct 16, 2014 | Alimony
Texas laws concerning post-marital financial support for ex-spouses are different than in a lot of other states. Family courts may order temporary spousal support during the divorce process and spousal maintenance after divorce. In Texas, this arrangement is not...
A spousal support primer: Understanding the basics
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Sep 16, 2014 | Alimony
Are you concerned about having to pay spousal support -- or do you think you might not be receiving enough? Spousal support, also known as alimony, is often a contentious issue during divorce proceedings. A variety of spousal support options exist, so it is important...
Record-keeping key to protecting your spousal support rights
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Aug 24, 2014 | Alimony
During your Texas divorce, you probably had to spend a significant amount of time poring over financial documents before coming to a final property division decision. If you thought your documentation days were over, think again; those who are receiving or paying...
IRS to spend more time scrutinizing spousal support claims
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Jun 1, 2014 | Alimony
Many Texans rank the IRS high on their list of most detested agencies, especially if they have tax issues. Now the IRS may cause difficulty for many more people with its plan to crack down on alimony claims. With a discrepancy of more than $2 billion, many alimony...
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