Texas Spousal Support – Post Divorce Maintenance
Under Section 8.051 of the Texas Family Code, a court shall order maintenance for either spouse only if: 1. the spouse for whom maintenance is requested was convicted of or received deferred...
View ArticleBig Changes in Texas Spousal Maintenance Laws
Texas House Bill 901 changing the spousal maintenance law in the Texas Family Code became effective for divorce cases filed on or after September 1, 2011. The bill revises the conditions that establish...
View ArticleNew Texas Laws Affecting Families : Effective Sept. 1, 2013
Texas House Bill 845: Standard Possession Order Amends Family Code provisions relating to standard Texas court orders for possession of a child in suits affecting the parent-child relationship. The...
View ArticleTexas Spousal Maintenance Laws Expanded
In September 1, 2011, Texas House Bill 901 ( Texas HB 901 ) revised the spousal maintenance law in the Texas Family Code effective for divorce cases filed on or after September 1, 2011. The bill...
View ArticleSpousal Maintenance Laws in Texas
Texas spousal maintenance can be a useful and effective tool in a divorce. A spouse lacking sufficient property or the means to provide for his/her minimum reasonable needs, may have awarded additional...
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