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Recently updated on October 18th, 2025 at 04:14 amOverview In Texas, spousal maintenance—often called alimony in other jurisdictions—is a narrowly defined form of financial support that one spouse may be ordered to pay the other following a divorce. Governed by Texas Family Code Chapter 8, spousal maintenance is designed to help the receiving spouse meet…

Recently updated on October 18th, 2025 at 04:13 amOverview In Texas, matters of child custody and visitation are governed by the concept of “conservatorship,” as defined in the Texas Family Code, Chapter 153. This legal framework determines how parental rights and duties are allocated after separation or divorce, ensuring that decisions reflect the child’s best…

Recently updated on October 18th, 2025 at 04:11 amOverview In Texas, the division of marital property and debts is one of the most significant aspects of a divorce case. Texas follows the doctrine of “community property,” as codified in Texas Family Code Chapter 7, which presumes that all assets and liabilities acquired by either spouse…

Recently updated on October 18th, 2025 at 04:10 amOverview Understanding the full spectrum of divorce costs in Texas is critical for planning both legally and financially. “Cost” in this context extends far beyond the initial filing fee—it encompasses every expense associated with navigating the judicial process, resolving disputes, and enforcing the final decree. These costs…

Recently updated on October 18th, 2025 at 04:09 amOverview Residency is a foundational requirement in every Texas divorce case, as it establishes whether a Texas court has the legal authority—known as “jurisdiction”—to hear the case, issue orders, and finalize the dissolution of marriage. Without satisfying the residency rules, even a fully agreed divorce cannot proceed…

Recently updated on October 18th, 2025 at 04:07 amOverview Filing for divorce in Texas is a structured legal process governed primarily by the Texas Family Code and enforced through the state’s district courts. Divorce formally dissolves a marriage, divides community and separate property, determines child custody, visitation, and child support, and may include orders for…

Recently updated on October 18th, 2025 at 04:07 amOverview The divorce process in Texas is governed by the Texas Family Code and provides a clear legal structure for dissolving a marriage while ensuring fairness and protecting the rights of both spouses and any children involved. Divorce, or “dissolution of marriage,” addresses critical issues such as…