Temporary Alimony

Alimony payments are designed to help spouses adjust to their changing financial situations during and sometimes after divorce. Although these payments can be permanent, most of the time they are only temporary. Temporary alimony is alimony that is only paid during the divorce proceedings and sometimes for a short time thereafter, allowing the receiving spouse to get used to a new level of income. In most cases, temporary alimony payments cease after a period of time in which the court believes the receiving spouse should have located a new source of income or financial support.

Why is Temporary Alimony Necessary?

Temporary alimony payments can be used for a variety of purposes, but in general, they help provide for the financially dependent spouse while he or she finds a job and adjusts to his or her new income level. Alimony payments can be used for the following:

• Basic living expenses
• Vehicle payments
• Medical and educational costs
• Divorce fees

Divorce can mark a number of changes to a person’s living situation, and alimony payments help provide financial stability during this transitional period. Thus, it is important that a temporary alimony agreement is as fair as possible for both the receiving and the paying spouses.

Contact Us

Many divorces in Texas involve setting up temporary alimony arrangements, and it is imperative to make sure that your individual rights are protected and your interests are taken into consideration when constructing these agreements. For this reason, you should contact an experienced alimony attorney at the BB Law Group PLLC today by calling us at (832) 534-2589, in order to put you in the right position to protect yourself during your divorce negotiations and secure the alimony arrangement that’s right for you.