if i commited adultry am i still entitled to spousal support
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if i commited adultry am i still entitled to spousal support
Asked on May 28, 2009 under Family Law, Texas
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
Yes you are; and in Texas it's called "maintenance". However while you are still entitled to it, the amount, duration and frequency may be affected by your marital misconduct.
For more information on this and other aspects of a divorce in Texas, here's a link. I think that you will find it useful:
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