Alimony Lawyer Serving Corsicana And Navarro County For Over 40 Years
Navigating spousal support and alimony issues during divorce can be complex and emotionally challenging. Texas has strict requirements for spousal maintenance, making it crucial to understand your rights and options when facing divorce in Corsicana and throughout Navarro County.
At the Law Office of Kerri Anderson Donica, founding attorney Kerri Anderson Donica is an alimony lawyer who has been handling complex family law issues for decades. She provides one-on-one attention to each client in addition to her fierce legal counsel. Attorney Donica offers aggressive, transparent and frank legal services, believing in providing you with information about your best options and being a strong litigator when necessary.
Understanding Alimony In Texas
Alimony, also known as spousal support or spousal maintenance, is financial assistance paid by one spouse to another during or after divorce proceedings. Texas recognizes three distinct types of alimony arrangements.
- Temporary spousal support provides financial assistance during divorce proceedings.
- Court-ordered spousal maintenance is available only in limited circumstances with specific statutory requirements.
- Contractual alimony allows divorcing spouses to agree to support arrangements that exceed statutory limits.
Criteria For Receiving Alimony In Texas
Texas has strict requirements for court-ordered spousal maintenance. The requesting spouse must demonstrate inability to meet minimum reasonable needs and meet specific qualifying conditions:
- Marriage lasted 10 years or longer and the requesting spouse lacks sufficient property or earning ability
- The paying spouse was convicted of family violence within two years of filing
- The requesting spouse is unable to work due to a physical or mental disability
- The requesting spouse is the custodian of a child with a disability requiring substantial care
These requirements make spousal support less common in Texas than in many other states.
Determining Alimony Amounts And Duration
When spousal maintenance is awarded, Texas courts consider multiple factors to determine appropriate amounts and duration. The court examines each spouse’s financial resources, education, employment skills and the time needed to acquire sufficient training to become self-supporting.
Additional factors include the duration of the marriage, the age and health of both spouses, contributions to the marriage and the standard of living established during the marriage. Texas law caps spousal maintenance at the lesser of $5,000 per month or 20% of the paying spouse’s gross monthly income.
Working with attorney Donica means receiving dedicated attention and informed guidance about Texas spousal support law. She prioritizes your well-being and is not afraid of taking assertive measures to protect your best interests. Her extensive experience in Texas family law gives her the knowledge to make the legal system work for you.
Seek Counsel From A Corsicana Alimony Lawyer Today
At the Law Office of Kerri Anderson Donica, attorney Donica is committed to helping you with your spousal support and spousal maintenance issues in Corsicana and Navarro. Contact her at 903-229-4109 or use the online contact form to schedule a consultation.