El Paso Family Law
Spousal Support Lawyer in El Paso, Texas
Diligent, empathic, experienced, knowledgeable, and trustworthy — our spousal support lawyers at Laine Law Firm provide the support, strategy, and tenacity to pursue justice in your case.
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Spousal Support Lawyer in El Paso, Texas
Diligent, empathic, experienced, knowledgeable, and trustworthy are the core characteristics of our spousal support lawyers at Laine Law Firm. If you are looking for an attorney to assist you in the complicated area of spousal support in El Paso, TX, we can provide you with the support, strategy, and tenacity to pursue justice in your case. Spousal support is commonly addressed alongside divorce proceedings and child support.
We have experience helping our clients through the difficult times associated with divorce, and we're ready to help you too. Our El Paso spousal support lawyers make sure your voice is heard and will tenaciously help you pursue the spousal support you are entitled to. If military service is involved, additional federal protections may apply.
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If you're involved in a spousal support dispute, don't hesitate to obtain legal representation. Laine Law Firm can help — call us at 915-200-4316 or fill out our contact form to schedule a consultation.
Texas Family Code
How Spousal Support Works in El Paso, Texas
Spousal support in Texas can be very complicated to obtain. Each case is highly fact-specific, and before the analysis even begins on an amount, the Court must decide if the party requesting the support is qualified. If the Court finds that there are grounds to award spousal support, it will then review a number of statutory factors to determine the nature, amount, duration, and payment method of support.
The 11 Statutory Factors the Court Considers
- 1Each spouse's ability to provide for their minimum reasonable needs independently, considering financial resources on dissolution of the marriage
- 2The education and employment skills of the spouses, the time necessary to acquire sufficient education or training to enable the spouse seeking support to earn sufficient income, and the availability and feasibility of that education or training
- 3The duration of the marriage
- 4The age, employment history, earning ability, and physical and emotional condition of the spouse seeking maintenance
- 5The effect on each spouse's ability to provide for their minimum reasonable needs while providing periodic child support payments or maintenance, if applicable
- 6Acts by either spouse resulting in excessive or abnormal expenditures or destruction, concealment, or fraudulent disposition of community property, joint tenancy, or other property held in common
- 7The contribution by one spouse to the education, training, or increased earning power of the other spouse
- 8The property brought to the marriage by either spouse
- 9The contribution of a spouse as homemaker
- 10Marital misconduct, including adultery and cruel treatment, by either spouse during the marriage
- 11Any history or pattern of family violence
Do You Qualify?
What Qualifies You for Spousal Support in Texas?
In Texas, spousal support can be petitioned by either party. The Court requires the requesting spouse to demonstrate financial need plus at least one of the following qualifying circumstances.
Financial Need
The requesting spouse cannot provide for their minimum reasonable needs at the time of divorce.
Family Violence
The supporting spouse has a family violence conviction or deferred adjudication within two years of the divorce filing.
Disability
The requesting spouse has a mental or physical disability that prevents them from being financially self-supporting.
Long Marriage
The couple was married for at least 10 years and the requesting spouse lacks the ability to meet their basic financial needs.
Special Needs Child
The requesting spouse is the custodial parent of a special needs child, and that role prevents them from working or earning sufficient income.
Temporary Support
Temporary spousal support may be awarded during the divorce proceedings, even if post-divorce maintenance would not qualify.
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How Is Spousal Support Calculated in Texas?
Spousal support is an income-based calculation with a number of factors that affect the amount and duration. Texas law imposes strict caps on both the amount and duration of spousal support awards.
Maximum Monthly Amount
The Court may order a maximum of $5,000 per month or 20% of the paying spouse's average monthly gross income, whichever is less.
Duration Caps
Texas law caps spousal support duration between 5 and 10 years, based generally on the length of the marriage. Longer marriages may qualify for longer support periods.
Rebuttable Presumption
Texas law presumes that neither party needs spousal support. Evidence must be provided to overcome this presumption — it is not automatically granted.
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Why Choose Laine Law Firm for Spousal Support?
Attorney Abbie Laine is a native El Pasoan who has dedicated her career to family law. As a former Special Litigator for the State of Texas Child Support Division, former Assistant City Attorney for the City of El Paso, and former Assistant District Attorney, she brings unmatched courtroom experience to every spousal support case.
Spousal support cases require detailed financial analysis, persuasive legal arguments, and a deep understanding of Texas family code. Whether you are seeking support or defending against an unfair claim, Laine Law Firm has the experience and dedication to fight for your financial future.
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