Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

husband and i have been separated for 1 1/2yrs, no real assets to speak of...the house is in his name, all assets, furniture and items in house he keep, except for what he pack for me, and took to my mothers...then he changed the locks on the house...caught his girlfriend our bed... so in july we will be married for ten years.... at the ten years, can i get alimony from him??? we have no children together...


Asked on 4/27/10, 6:32 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Ken Gober (Austin TX) Lee, Gober & Reyna

Texas does not have "alimony", but you may be eligible for spousal support for a limited amount of time (although I doubt you will be eligible since you have been seperated for so long).

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Answered on 5/02/10, 8:45 pm
Fran Brochstein Attorney & Mediator

Texas has spousal support (aka alimony). It is limited. The Family Code is available on-line. You can read the spousal support section. You have to meet certain criteria to get alimony.

Just because the house is in his name does not mean that he gets it.

I encourage you to call an experienced family law attorney. I suggest you call PATRICIA BUSHMAN at 713-807-9405. Talk to JESSICA in her office. Ask for the FRAN price special!

Good luck!

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Answered on 5/03/10, 9:30 pm


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