Texas spousal support & alimony lawyer

Costs depend on case complexity, whether hearings are required, and the level of financial discovery. Marble provides transparent, service-based pricing so costs are clear upfront.

Texas applies statutory limits, capping maintenance at the lesser of $5,000 per month or 20% of the paying spouse’s monthly income. Eligibility is based on marriage length and need.

Duration depends on the length of the marriage and the circumstances. Common terms are 5, 7, or 10 years, with longer periods only in cases involving disability or long marriages.

Yes, if there is a substantial and continuing change in circumstances, such as job loss, health issues, or significant income changes, unless the order is specifically non-modifiable.

Courts review factors such as marriage length, earning capacity, financial need, contributions to the marriage, standard of living, and health of both spouses.

Yes. Maintenance typically ends if the supported spouse remarries, either party dies, or the court finds cohabitation or other grounds to end support.

For federal tax purposes, spousal maintenance orders entered after January 1, 2019, are not taxable to the recipient or deductible by the payor. Texas follows federal rules.

Yes. Courts may order temporary maintenance while a divorce is pending to address immediate needs until a final decree is entered.