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Divorce is never easy, and alimony disputes can make it even more challenging. At the Law Office of Richard Hughes, we understand how crucial achieving a fair financial settlement is to your future. As experienced alimony lawyers serving Tyler, Texas, we are dedicated to advocating for your rights and ensuring your financial security.

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Alimony, also known as spousal support, is a key element in many divorce proceedings. It can provide necessary financial stability for a spouse who was financially dependent during the marriage. Our skilled legal team is here to guide you through the complex process of alimony determination, modifications, and enforcement.

Whether you are seeking to secure alimony or challenging an unreasonable request, our seasoned attorney will provide you with diligent representation grounded in a comprehensive knowledge of Texas family law and a commitment to your best interests.

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Our Alimony Law Services Include

Alimony Determination

We will help you understand the various factors that courts consider when determining alimony, including length of marriage, income disparity, earning capacity, and more

Alimony Modification

If circumstances have significantly changed since your divorce, we can help you petition the court for an adjustment of your alimony payments.

Alimony Enforcement:

If your former spouse is not fulfilling their court-ordered alimony obligations, we can take the necessary legal steps to enforce the order.


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FAQs about Alimony in Texas

What is alimony?

After a marriage has legally ended, alimony is the financial support that one ex-spouse pays to the other.

There are several types of alimony, including temporary, permanent, reimbursement, rehabilitative, and lump-sum.

  • Temporary alimony lasts for the duration of the divorce proceedings
  • Permanent alimony lasts until one spouse dies or the alimony receiver gets remarried
  • Reimbursement alimony pays spouses who made significant sacrifices to advance the life of the other spouse, such as giving up a career to be at home or paying for the spouse’s education
  • Rehabilitative alimony is a temporary alimony payment to help the lower-earning spouse get on their feet. The length of these payments depends on several factors, but typically lasts until the spouse finds a stable job
  • Lump-sum alimony occurs when a spouse gives the other spouse money during the settlement instead of property

Who gets alimony?

Either spouse is able to receive alimony since it is designed to support the financially disadvantaged spouse post-divorce. This allows both spouses to have a similar quality of life to when they were married.

How do I get alimony?

To get alimony, you have to ask for it as part of the divorce proceeding. If you and your spouse are able to reach an agreement about the alimony, a judge can make it a part of your court order.

If you’re not able to reach an agreement, a judge will determine if you’re entitled to alimony.

What if my spouse disagrees with me about receiving alimony?

If you and your spouse are not able to agree about receiving alimony, you can ask the court to decide. They will examine several factors such as:

  • Your ability to support yourself
  • How much time it would take for you to get training or get a job
  • Your standing of living during your marriage
  • Length of the marriage
  • Circumstances of your separation
  • The age of each party
  • The physical and mental condition of each party
  • The spouse’s ability to support themselves while making alimony payments
  • Financial needs and resources for each party, including income, financial obligations, child support, retirement benefits, etc.

How is alimony calculated?

The amount of alimony is specific to the unique circumstances of the couple and the financial support needed in their situation.

However, courts will look at a number of factors to calculate the alimony amount, including:

  • Both spouses’ income, assets, and debts,
  • Both spouses’ earning potential
  • Both spouses’ standards of living
  • How long they were married
  • Other limiting factors like illness and childcare

What should I do if my former spouse is behind on alimony payments?

When a spouse falls behind on alimony payments, you can file a motion for contempt and ask the court to enforce the order.

How long do you receive alimony?

If you and your spouse agree on the length of time alimony should be paid, you can include it in the court order.

If there is no agreement, though, the length of alimony payments depends on a number of factors, such as the duration of the marriage. For longer marriages, alimony is typically paid for the length of the marriage or for life.

Is alimony taxable?

For divorces finalized before 2019, alimony payments may be eligible for tax deduction. The receiving spouse would also report the paid amount as income and pay taxes on it.

For divorces finalized after 2019, alimony is not taxable. The payee is not able to claim a deduction and the recipient doesn’t have to pay taxes. The money is considered “pre-tax” since it isn’t counted as income for either party.