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Is there alimony or spousal payment in Texas?

Is there alimony or spousal payment in Texas?

02/14/2007 | Category » Spousal Support  State » AL  #699
What happens now that my attorney has filed a contempt of court against my ex?

I was divorced in October of this year and my ex-husband was supposed to have my name removed from the title of his car and to pay half the income taxes from 2004. He was also supposed to add me to his medical insurance. He has not done these things and is being advised by an a...

02/16/2007 | Category » Spousal Support  State » NE  #735
Is my spouse entitled to any of my savings if we have been married less than 5 years?

Is my spouse entitled to any of my savings if we have been married less than 5 years ?

02/01/2007 | Category » Spousal Support  State » RI  #893
Is alimony and spousal maintenance the same thing in Texas?

Alimony vs. Spousal Maintenance: If the marital settlement agreement calls for "Alimony", can the Divorce Decree ignore the term "Alimony" and substitute "Spousal Maintenance"?

02/01/2007 | Category » Spousal Support  State » TX  #981
Is there alimony or spousal payment in Texas?

Is there alimony or spousal payment in Texas?

02/01/2007 | Category » Spousal Support  State » TX  #1218
Can a judgement for spousal support be reversed?

Can a judgement for spousal support be reversed? If so what are the requirements?

04/16/2007 | Category » Spousal Support  State » VA  #3114
If I am filing for divorce because of domestic violence, can my spouse receive spousal support?

I am obtaining a divorce due to domestic violence. Does my husband have a right to my retirement? I have heard that there is new case law that if you are a victim of domestic violence, the spouse gets nothing.

05/12/2007 | Category » Spousal Support  State » CA  #4581
The Uniform Interstate Family Support Act of 1996 (UIFSA) provides for the following types of pro...

My ex-husband lives in Pennsylvania. Our divorce was finalized in Florida three years ago. He was ordered to pay alimony based on the number of years we were married (25) and the fact that through most of those years I only worked part time. He has not paid alimony since January...

05/18/2007 | Category » Spousal Support  State » FL  #5179
How is alimony modified if I am retiring and my income changes?

For modification of alimony, what form to apply to court for modification of alimony decree? I will be 66 this August and will start collecting Social Security, I'm assuming that the ex will get 50% of the value of my Social Security, which would be $300 more than I am now paying.

01/09/2009 | Category » Spousal Support  State » MD  #14955
Is there a way to have spousal support set aside since I have been paying for 20 years?

I have been paying alimony to my ex-wife in Virginia for over 20 years. I am retired and in ill health and would like to see if the alimony can be set aside. Can I do that in Florida or do I have to retain a lawyer in Virginia and go there to do it? The amount was lowered a lit...

01/14/2009 | Category » Spousal Support  State » FL  #14986
Do I still have to support my wife if she is living with another man and we are not divorced?

If wife is cohabitating with a man, receives alimony from husband, and not divorced, is husband required to support wife?

02/03/2009 | Category » Spousal Support  State » FL  #15136
What are the laws about paying alimony when person is retired and receiving social security?

What are the laws about paying alimony when person is retired and receiving social security? Only taking out monthly amount from 401's and ex spouse signed off on pension at time of divorce.

02/13/2009 | Category » Spousal Support  State » MA  #15239