Alimony

I don't think any state is an "alimony" state. I live in Missouri and the only reason I got spousal support was because *he* wouldn't let me work outside the home and *he* wouldn't let me go back to college. Oh and *he* was stupid enough to tell the judge that women should be barefoot and pregnant. Yup, married a winner there. :p

I was awarded a good amount of support capped at four years to allow me to get a four year degree without losing the house. I showed him, I got a five and a half year degree in that four years. I like to stretch my bucks!

So pretty much if you can prove that due to the nature of your marital structure you are unable to support your lifestyle the court will award you support for a period of time to achieve that ability. The days of staying home fully supported by your ex are long gone.

Texas is not an "alimony state", but it does award spousal support based on the length of the marriage. It's not meant to be a lifelong amount of money, but 2-4 years to get back on you feet if you need it. I was a stay at home mom married for 19 years when I got divorced last year. I was awarded a descent amount, but it's cut in half after two years, then gone after another two. Check with your lawyer. Good luck!

Texas DOES NOT have alimony, they do however have 'spousal support'. Hope that helps.

I don't know about Texas, but I do know that in California, a person can be awarded spousal support for half the length of the marriage.
Divorce is ugly and messy and there are many different factors involved in each separate case.

I would contact a local legal aide office in your area. It could be a yes or no question, but there are always mitigating factors.

Best wishes.