Like many other Texas residents, you may have had a long-term relationship with someone without having been formally married. Some states recognize common law marriage, which can give couples certain legal protections during their relationship and after they split up....
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Can I qualify for permanent alimony?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | May 20, 2019 | Spousal Support (Alimony)
Alimony laws in Texas and elsewhere can be complicated and emotional. Many people believe the concept of spousal support to be outdated and unfair to the paying party. On the other hand, those who did not work during the marriage or earn significantly less than their...
Shift in who pays alimony seen in study
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Apr 28, 2019 | Spousal Support (Alimony)
There was a time when getting divorced almost automatically meant a husband would be paying alimony to a former wife. Today, however, spousal support may or may not be part of a Texas couple's divorce agreement. Changing social roles and even the new tax code are...
What to know about filing taxes after divorce
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Jan 28, 2019 | Spousal Support (Alimony)
If you count yourself among the many people across Texas making their way through a divorce, you may be experiencing considerable change in your life. You may, too, need to take a new and different approach to filing your taxes this year in the wake of your divorce,...
Will the court make you pay manimony when you divorce?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Dec 17, 2018 | Spousal Support (Alimony)
As you and your husband go about seeking a Texas divorce, the issue of spousal maintenance may become a big one. While spousal support, which used to go by the name of alimony, traditionally has been paid by former husbands to former wives, this is no longer...
Do I have to pay alimony after a divorce in Texas?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Nov 2, 2018 | Spousal Support (Alimony)
Alimony, spousal support or spousal maintenance, as Texas courts call it: These terms all refer to the same legal concept. Either you or your former spouse would take on part of the financial responsibility for the other after your divorce.Assuming you...
Ending alimony in cases of cohabitation
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Oct 4, 2018 | Spousal Support (Alimony)
Of all of the issues that divorced couples in Houston have to deal with, alimony may be the most contentious. Perhaps the reason for this is the perception that an obligation to pay alimony is often punitive. While the contribution that one may have had in ending...
What are the different types of alimony in Texas?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Sep 4, 2018 | Spousal Support (Alimony)
If you are filing for divorce in Texas, you may be eligible to receive alimony as part of your divorce settlement. Alimony is designed to help you get back on track if you were financially dependent on your spouse while you were married. Whether you stayed at home to...
Retirement, alimony and the new tax rule
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Aug 20, 2018 | Spousal Support (Alimony)
Couples who decide to file for divorce in Texas may be ordered to pay alimony as a part of the divorce settlement. Alimony is designed to help people who are dependent on their spouse’s income, to get on their feet, make ends meet and maintain a certain quality...
New tax bill brings changes to spousal support
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | May 31, 2018 | Spousal Support (Alimony)
People who pay spousal support in Texas are accustomed to writing this expense off on their taxes. However, alimony may be one more expense that people cannot deduct during tax season.According to CNN, a new tax code says that people will no longer be able to...
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