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Can women be responsible for paying spousal maintenance?

Can women be responsible for paying spousal maintenance?

On behalf of The Law Office of Lisa A. Vance, P.C. | Aug 26, 2019 | Spousal Support

In one of our earlier blog articles, we discussed what spousal maintenance is and who’s eligible for it. One of the misconceptions out there is that it’s strictly men paying maintenance for women who became stay-at-home moms. While that’s still...
Am I eligible for spousal maintenance?

Am I eligible for spousal maintenance?

On behalf of The Law Office of Lisa A. Vance, P.C. | Jul 12, 2019 | Spousal Support

Spousal maintenance, known colloquially (but not legally in Texas) as alimony, is applicable in some but not all marriages. There are a series of requirements establishing who is eligible and for how long they’re entitled to receive it – though, at its...
Spousal Support in cases of disability

Spousal Support in cases of disability

On behalf of The Law Office of Lisa A. Vance, P.C. | Jan 26, 2018 | Spousal Support

In my last article, I talked about spousal support and how it is meant to be a temporary source of income for someone transitioning from being a stay-at-home spouse to a newly-divorced person entering the workforce. There’s one important exception to discuss,...
How does long-term spousal support work?

How does long-term spousal support work?

On behalf of The Law Office of Lisa A. Vance, P.C. | Dec 29, 2017 | Spousal Support

In my previous article, we talked about how a person in a divorce case can get temporary support to maintain “minimum reasonable needs” per the Texas Family Code. But once the divorce becomes final, assets are divided, and child support amounts are...
What Is Temporary Spousal Support, and Will It Be Part of My Divorce?

What Is Temporary Spousal Support, and Will It Be Part of My Divorce?

On behalf of The Law Office of Lisa A. Vance, P.C. | Dec 1, 2017 | Spousal Support, Temporary Spousal Support

The first thing to know about temporary spousal support is that any spouse can potentially be eligible for it, provided that the person requesting spousal support can’t meet a standard, known as “minimum reasonable needs.” In Bexar County, as in most...

Spousal Support: What It Is, Why It’s Needed

On behalf of The Law Office of Lisa A. Vance, P.C. | Oct 14, 2016 | Spousal Support

I recently worked on a divorce case involving a long marriage, close to 30 years, in which our client was a stay-at-home mom.  Her husband economically supported the family, working outside the home. When it came to the issue of spousal support, the husband...

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