Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

I am getting a divorce and my wife makes very low income, full-time student and we have one kid together under the age of 2. Will i be stuck with paying her bills since she does not make enough to support herself and the kids. Is there a time limit on how long I can be stuck paying. Is there a range of the amount they can make me pay for child support.


Asked on 8/11/09, 2:23 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
TC Langford Langford Law Office

You may have to pay temporary spousal support during the pendency of the divorce, and if you were married more than 10 years, you may have to pay spousal support for a maximum of 3 years. If she is disabled, it potentially could be permanent. If you have one child, the guidelines state 20% of your net income.

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Answered on 8/11/09, 3:28 pm


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