Divorce often brings major financial changes, especially for single-income households. Many people assume they will automatically receive financial support, but in Texas, approval is subject to several factors. The state follows strict qualifications for who can get it and, in many cases, working spouses will
Alimony was a common element of divorces for generations pasts. The reasoning was that the husband was the breadwinner who supported the family while the wife was the homemaker. This typically meant that the husband would support the wife and kids when the couple divorced.