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Texas has adopted "rehabilitation alimony." Generally, alimony may be awarded to a spouse if the marriage was of at least 10 years duration and the spouse who is seeking alimony lacks sufficient property to provide for their minimum reasonable needs and:

Calculating alimony can be difficult when divorcing in Houston TX.
  1. is unable to support himself or herself through appropriate employment because of an incapacitating physical or mental disability;
  2. is the custodian of a child with a physical or mental disability that precludes employment outside the home; or
  3. clearly lacks earning ability in the labor market to provide for their minimum reasonable needs.

Generally, alimony is limited to three years. The amount of alimony is limited to the lesser of $2,500 per month or 20% of the obligor's average monthly gross income. Alimony is taxable to the recipient. Since these figures can be adapted for your particular case, you should speak with Houston divorce lawyers before agreeing to anything.

If you think that you may be a candidate for alimony, remember the purpose is to rehabilitate the recipient so that person can re-enter the job market.


If you are looking for options and solutions about alimony, contact the Houston TX divorce attorneys at our firm today for a consultation.

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