Will Alimony Be Part of Your Divorce Settlement? Call Us.
In Texas, court-ordered spousal maintenance is only considered under very strict conditions. Temporary spousal maintenance is sometimes granted to help a recipient obtain job skills or education necessary to gain some financial stability after managing the family or household.
Is spousal maintenance an issue in your pending divorce? The family law attorneys at Kerr & Hendershot have extensive experience on both sides of the issue. Our lawyers have been handling divorce and alimony cases in family law courts throughout the Houston region for more than 20 years. We know that judges in Fort Bend County will expect something different from a judge in nearby Harris County or Waller County. Yes, judges' expectations and differences in regional cultures do make a difference in court decisions.
Contact us to discuss your pending divorce with an experienced divorce lawyer. You will find us easy to talk to, accessible and compassionate about your circumstances. If it's time to start thinking about a divorce, it's time to start protecting your rights and financial future.
Our attorneys represent clients in communities throughout Texas. Our family law services include:
- Divorce, including military divorce
- Spousal support, alimony
- Marital property settlements and division of debt
- Child custody and child support issues
- Enforcement of alimony and child support
- Modifications of support
What Is Contractual Alimony?
Spouses are sometimes able to agree to a contractual arrangement for spousal support and additional child support, above the state guidelines. Contractual alimony may include a monthly amount for housekeeping expenses, health care needs and other expenses that contributed to an expected standard of living during the marriage. If your marriage was less than 10 years in duration, the courts may not order spousal maintenance but a fair contractual arrangement is sometimes amenable to both parties.
Contact our offices in Houston or Corpus Christi, Texas, to arrange a free consultation about your divorce and spousal maintenance circumstances. We are available at our Corpus Christi office by appointment only.
