Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Will leasing an in-law suite attached to my house to a male renter affect my spousal support in Texas (I'm female). Also, does having temporary male guests (out of town friends or friends who need a place to stay between apartment leases) count as cohabitation?


Asked on 8/01/15, 12:37 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas Daley KoonsFuller PC

The renter is likely to be seen as cohabitation because the idea is that you have someone who is off-setting your living expenses.

Male guests who don't pay rent or otherwise off-set expenses are probably OK.

Frankly, your question makes you sound like you want to do something shady, which I don't judge, but expect your ex to...

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Answered on 8/06/15, 6:59 pm


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