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If you are getting a divorce, you may be entitled to alimony. Alimony, also called spousal support or spousal maintenance, includes the payments that one spouse gives to another. The amount of alimony that you may be entitled to varies depending on your state and circumstances. A Houston alimony lawyer can better advice you as to how these laws affect your Texas divorce. Keep in mind that alimony can only be applied to your case if you were legally married; there are other options available if you were cohabitating.
There are also many different types of alimony, varying from temporary alimony (which is given before the divorce is finalized) to permanent alimony (which is given to the other spouse forever). There is also alimony to cover one spouse getting back on his or her feet (rehabilitative alimony). Or if one spouse owes another money, there may be a ruling for reimbursement alimony.
If one of these types of alimony seem applicable to your situation, but you still have questions, a Houston spousal support attorney should be able to explain the differences and advise you as to what you are entitled.
If you have any doubts that you are not receiving the amount or type of alimony that you are entitled to, contact Houston divorce lawyer John K. Grubb today to set up a consultation.
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