Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

My husband wants to pay me spousal maintenance for 4 years, but I've read that the courts only allow a maximum of 3 yrs, unless the spouse receiving maintenance can't work. Can he choose to pay longer if he wants to?


Asked on 9/29/09, 12:49 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Dunn Mark D. Dunn

Yes. "Contractual alimony" can last as long as the parties want it to.

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Answered on 10/08/09, 6:10 pm


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