Alimony describe a period payment that is made from one ex-spouse for the support of the other. There are several different types of alimony, including:
- Spousal support, or payments ordered by the court while a divorce is pending
- Spousal maintenance, or court-ordered payments after the divorce as part of the final decree
- Contractual alimony, or payments agreed upon as part of a formal divorce settlement
You may have many questions regarding alimony and its types. This includes the worry that you will be burdened with paying an unreasonable amount of support after a divorce.
At the Law Offices of Ruben Ortiz, we can assist you with information regarding spousal support and alimony in El Paso, Texas. To arrange a consultation, contact us online or call 915-219-5069 or toll free at 877-415-9599.
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Spousal support and maintenance in Texas are rarely ordered as part of divorce decrees. Judges typically only order spousal maintenance under certain specific circumstances where the paying spouse was convicted of domestic violence, the spouse seeking alimony is unable to support him or herself due to a disability, or the spouse seeking alimony has a child with special needs that prevents working outside of the home.
Our lawyers can advise you on what is likely to happen during all aspects of your divorce, including the potential for paying or receiving alimony. Additionally, our clients benefit from a law firm that practices in several areas, including family law.
At the Law Offices of Ruben Ortiz, we will always keep your best interests in mind. Contact our El Paso alimony and spousal support attorney online or call us at 915-219-5069 or toll free at 877-415-9599 to schedule a consultation today.
