Category: Alimony

Spousal support, commonly referred to as “alimony,” can be a controversial topic and a contentious issue in divorce proceedings. Under Texas law, there are three different types of alimony potentially available to those in the midst of a marital dissolution. Each type comes with its own conditions and requirement that must be met...

Bankruptcy usually does not eliminate or discharge alimony in Texas. Federal bankruptcy law treats spousal support as a domestic support obligation, which means the debt generally survives bankruptcy and must still be paid. A bankruptcy filing can still affect the timing of divorce proceedings, the handling of marital property, and whether a...

If you are contemplating divorce or are about to get a divorce, you probably have a lot of questions about your future and about what happens during divorce proceedings. One of the most contested issues in a divorce relates to alimony, also referred to as “spousal support.” While Texas allows for the awarding...