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There is no determined length a marriage must last in order for a spouse to request alimony or spousal maintenance.
In Texas, you must have been married at least 10 years in order to even request alimony or spousal support, with a maximum alimony judgment lasting up to 10 years for marriages 30 years or longer.
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Porsha -- who was reportedly "completely blindsided" by the filing -- has since requested alimony and asked that she be able to stay in their matrimonial home.
Porsha recently requested alimony and additional relief from her estranged husband, who previously asked that she not be awarded spousal support because she is "capable of supporting herself". In February, former New Jersey "Housewife" Dina Manzo took to Twitter to announce her separation from her second husband, Tommy Manzo, after seven years of marriage.
With this evidence in court, his request for alimony was denied.
Dorothy Wolbert, who represents Dr. Sally, said that the deposition is relevant to alimony requested by Ms. Edwards". The judge agreed and said he must be deposed by Sept. 29, as well as turn over text and email communications between himself and the woman.
Depending on your financial circumstances and those of your ex-spouse, a request to reduce your alimony in court can be complicated.
If you decide to request a change in your alimony payments, you must file a motion with the court.
If your ex fails to make alimony payments, you can request permission from the court to take the asset as payment, or force your ex to sell the property and pay what you are owed with the proceeds.[51].[51]
It would be best to ask or request for some funds before your first alimony check arrives.
In some states, such as California, this is called a "wage assignment" and it occurs in every child support or alimony case unless you and your ex request otherwise.[45].[45]
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