Spousal Support Lawyer in Victoria, TX

Family Law Services in the Surrounding Counties

Financial stability is one of the most pressing concerns for individuals going through a Texas divorce. Whether you are the spouse seeking support or the one being asked to provide it, spousal support, also known as spousal maintenance in Texas, can have a lasting impact on your financial future. Ashley Weathersby Law assists clients throughout Victoria and the surrounding areas in navigating this complex issue with understanding, fairness, and compassion.

Consult a Victoria spousal support attorney about your needs and concerns by contacting us online or at (361) 203-2488. Your initial consultation can be held virtually for your convenience.

When You May Need Spousal Support Legal Help

You may seek guidance on spousal support when:

You have relied on your spouse’s income during the marriage and need temporary or ongoing assistance after divorce.
You are concerned about being ordered to pay support and want to understand your obligations and rights.
Disputes arise over the amount, duration, or necessity of maintenance.
You need to enforce or modify an existing spousal support court order.
A prenuptial or postnuptial agreement contains provisions for spousal support that require review or enforcement.

Because Texas law limits who may receive spousal maintenance and under what conditions, it is essential to have an experienced attorney evaluate your specific circumstances.

How We Can Help

Ashley Weathersby Law offers customized legal support tailored to achieve practical and equitable outcomes.

We can:

Assess your financial position and determine whether you may qualify for or be required to pay spousal maintenance.
Negotiate fair support terms as part of your overall divorce settlement.
Advocate for your position in court with a strong understanding of Texas family law standards.
Review or draft prenuptial and postnuptial agreements to address spousal support in advance.
Modify or enforce existing maintenance orders when financial circumstances change.

Attorney Ashley Weathersby has over 16 years of experience handling complex financial issues in divorce, offering straightforward advice and a steady hand throughout the process.

Types of Spousal Support in Texas

Texas recognizes several forms of financial support between spouses:

Temporary: Granted during the divorce process to help maintain stability while the case is pending.
Contractual: Agreed upon by the spouses as part of a voluntary divorce settlement and enforceable under contract law.
Court-ordered: Spousal maintenance ordered by a judge when specific statutory conditions are met under Texas Family Code Chapter 8, such as a long-term marriage, disability, or a spouse’s lack of sufficient property or income to meet reasonable needs.

How Courts Decide Whether to Award Support

Texas courts are conservative in granting spousal maintenance and will only do so under certain circumstances.

To qualify, the requesting spouse must typically show that they cannot meet their reasonable needs and that one of the following applies:

The marriage lasted 10 years or longer, and the spouse lacks sufficient earning ability.
The spouse seeking support has a disabling physical or mental condition.
The spouse has custody of a child requiring substantial care due to disability.
The other spouse was convicted of family violence within two years of the divorce filing.

When determining the amount and duration of support, courts consider factors such as:

The length of the marriage
Each spouse’s financial resources and employment history
Contributions to the marriage (including homemaking)
Marital misconduct, including adultery or cruelty
Each party’s education, earning capacity, and age

Spousal support terms can be addressed in prenuptial or postnuptial agreements, allowing couples to define financial expectations ahead of time. At Ashley Weathersby Law, we can assist clients in drafting, reviewing, and enforcing these agreements to safeguard financial interests.

Speak with a Victoria Spousal Support Lawyer Today

If you have questions about spousal support in Texas, Ashley Weathersby Law can help. Discuss your case directly with our attorney to learn more about your financial rights and how we can assist you with this issue.

Call (361) 203-2488 or reach out online to consult our attorney today.

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