Spousal Support & MaintenanceHouston Spanish-Speaking Alimony LawyerWhen household income is earned primarily by one spouse while the other spouse provides homemaking, child-rearing or other contributions to the household, the dissolution of marriage can bring significant financial concerns for the spouse lacking regular income. Spousal support or spousal maintenance (also referred to as alimony) may be negotiated or ordered by the court in certain situations where there is a demonstrated need for financial support either for a short-term or long-term basis. An experienced divorce attorney will explain Texas divorce laws and help you understand their relevancy in your situation. With over 25 years of experience, attorney Terry L. Hart has the knowledge, skills and practical experience to advise clients of their potential right to receive, or obligation to pay, temporary spousal support or long-term alimony. Texas Spousal Support/Alimony LawsSpousal support or spousal maintenance (also referred to as alimony) is determined on a case-by-case basis. Although financial support may be sufficiently addressed in the division of assets and liabilities in property settlement agreements, the Court will determine what support (if any) should be awarded in contested divorce cases after consideration of a number of factors. In a Texas divorce case, one spouse may be ordered to pay spousal support or spousal maintenance (alimony) to the other spouse in two instances:
Mr. Hart accepts cases involving issues of temporary spousal support or post-divorce spousal maintenance/alimony. He is located in the Galleria area of Houston, and is available to discuss your legal needs in an initial consultation. For a free consultation with a Houston Spanish-speaking alimony attorney: Contact Terry Hart to discuss your legal questions. Se habla español. |





