TX
2026 Statutory Database: Texas
Texas
Support Jurisprudence
Comprehensive forensic directory of Texas spousal maintenance statutes, child support guidelines, and mathematical formula frameworks.
Texas Spousal Maintenance
Primary Statute: Texas Family Code Chapter 8
Eligibility & Factors
- Strict eligibility: 10-year marriage baseline required unless disability/violence exists.
- Rebuttable Presumption: Maintenance is not warranted (§ 8.053).
- Limited to bridging 'Minimum Reasonable Needs' only.
- Duration is tiered: 5, 7, or 10 years maximum based on tenure.
Calculation Logic
Lesser of $5,000 per month OR 20% of the obligor's average monthly gross income (§ 8.055).
Forensic Modeling Level: Advanced
Texas Child Support Guidelines
Primary Statute: Texas Family Code Chapter 154
Guideline Metadata
- Percentage of Income Model: 20% for 1 child, 25% for 2, etc.
- Applied to the first $9,200 of monthly net resources.
- High-income cases may require additional support based on 'proven needs'.
Formula Framework
Flat percentage of payer's monthly net resources based on the number of children before the court.
Compliance: 2026 Guidelines
Forensic Summary
JurisdictionTexas (TX)
Formula Typeformula statutory
Fault ConsideredNO
Special Provisions
- Texas is an 'Eligibility-First' jurisdiction.
- Contractual alimony is distinct from court-ordered maintenance.
- Adultery and marital misconduct are heavily weighted factors.
Legal Disclaimer
This directory provides automated financial modeling summaries based on current 2026 statutes. It is not a substitute for advice from a licensed attorney in Texas. Support awards are final only when signed by a presiding judge.