DEAR JEFF: I have a friend who got divorced a few months ago and she told me she was given a support. My understanding was that maintenance is not allowed in Texas? Thank you, “show me the money”
Dear “Show Me”: Spouse maintenance (as it is called in Texas) is only granted in a specific case that includes either a domestic violence conviction, a disabled child from the spouse seeking support or a spouse seeking support, Handicapped people or a long marriage (more than 10 years) in which there are significant differences in employability so that one spouse cannot adequately support themselves must be cared for.
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