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Angleton Spousal Support Lawyers

Family Lawyers Serving Your Needs in Brazoria County, TX

Spousal support, often called spousal maintenance, is a financial obligation of one spouse to provide for another after a divorce. In Texas, spousal support is generally intended to assist a lower-income spouse in meeting their reasonable needs, and specific criteria govern its determination.

Spousal support is not automatic in the divorce process. The spouse needing the support must request and qualify for it under Texas law. At Jeff Gilbert Law Office, we help clients seeking and contesting this support. 

Our team is well-versed in the standards you must meet for a spousal support award. With over three decades of experience resolving divorce cases in Brazoria County, we are deeply familiar with how the courts operate in this matter and can apply our extensive knowledge, skills, and resources to your case. 

Request a confidential case review with an Angleton spousal support attorney at Jeff Gilbert Law Office. Call (979) 304-2160 or email us from our online contact form

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  • Mr. Gilbert and his staff have been extremely helpful with our family law situation. They were quick to respond to all our questions and concerns. This firm is not the usual firm; it's exceptional.
    - Former Client
  • Jeff and Jamie were fantastic when handling my divorce! Superb communication! Took care of business very professionally and helped me understand what was going on every step of the way!
    - Chase W.
  • I hired them to help me with my first criminal lawsuit case. They were both absolutely amazing. He was at every court date with me and was so helpful. Darla was also wonderful with helping answer any question I had.
    - Former Client
  • Jeff Gilbert and his assistant Darla Brown could not have been more helpful. They made me feel comfortable during the entire process which recently ended with the best results possible.

    - Chris M.

    Amount & Duration of Spousal Support:

    Spousal support is typically limited, with a maximum of five years for marriages lasting ten to twenty years, seven years for marriages lasting twenty to thirty years, and ten years for marriages longer than thirty years.

    Spousal support is capped at less than $5,000 monthly or 20% of the paying spouse's gross monthly income. Each case is unique, and the court carefully evaluates all relevant circumstances to arrive at a fair and reasonable decision. 

    Enforcing Spousal Support Payments

    Once an agreement for spousal support is reached, enforcing payment is crucial. If a spouse fails to make the payments required by the court order, the receiving spouse may seek legal recourse. 

    This can include filing a motion for enforcement, which may lead to different court actions, such as wage garnishment or other penalties for non-compliance. Courts take these obligations seriously, ensuring the financial responsibilities established during the divorce are honored.

    Need help in establishing, contesting, or enforcing spousal support? Contact us online or at (979) 304-2160 for advice and guidance. 

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