Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

In my divorce papers, it states "a amount must be paid unless the following event occurs, further orders of the Court affecting the spousal maintenance obligation, including a finding of cohabitation by spouse. Can you tell me what this means?


Asked on 12/05/11, 3:43 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Jeffrey Brashear The Brashear Law Firm, PLLC

Based on what you have written, this language typically deals with a payment of spousal maintenance. You should consider consulting with a local law firm to ensure due to the limited verbage you stated within your inquiry. There may be a few different applications depending upon other matters contained within the divorce papers. If the law firm can be of assistance to you, please visit our website http://www.thebrashearlawfirm.com or contact us at 281-994-4034 for more information.

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Answered on 12/05/11, 4:41 pm


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