Huntington, TX Divorce Law Firms & Lawyers

Technically, Texas does not have alimony. The state of Texas has spousal maintenance which is awarded based on your spouse's earning capacity, education, background, and how long it will take him or her to get back on their feet financially. A judge will look at your community estate (income earned during the marriage from most sources) to determine what an appropriate amount of spousal maintenance should be awarded in your case. Ideally, the parties will agree to a certain amount of spousal maintenance for a certain period of time. I recommend that you consult with an experienced divorce attorney to assist you with your divorce and to make specific recommendations in your case.

Yes, you can file for a divorce by publication.      Divorce by publication happens only after a judge has been convinced, based on a sworn declaration, of the serving party's inability to find the Defendant after a "diligent search." Service by publication is commonly used in a divorce action to serve a spouse who has disappeared without a leaving a forwarding address. In Texas, divorce by publication is not an easy route to go. Divorce by publication has more steps, is more complicated, and is more expensive than an agreed divorce. In short, it is easier and cheaper if you can find your spouse and get them to sign off on the final divorce decree, but you can still get divorced. 

You will receive as of the date of termination of the community or as otherwise specified in the Decree, but the value of your should still continue to accrue until the time that your ex-spouse retired.