Texas Alimony Calculator
Estimate spousal support (maintenance) amount and duration in Texas. Updated for 2026.
Last reviewed July 2026 · Free · Nothing you enter is stored
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How alimony works in Texas
Texas caps spousal maintenance by statute: the lesser of $5,000 per month or 20% of the paying spouse's income.
Governing law: Tex. Fam. Code §§ 8.051–8.055 — The strictest regime in the country: narrow eligibility plus hard caps — the lesser of $5,000/month or 20% of average monthly gross income. The figure shown is that ceiling.
Frequently asked questions
How is alimony calculated in Texas?
Texas caps spousal maintenance by statute: the lesser of $5,000 per month or 20% of the paying spouse's income. See Tex. Fam. Code §§ 8.051–8.055.
How long does alimony last in Texas?
Statutory maximums: 5 years (10–20 year marriages, or shorter marriages with family violence), 7 years (20–30 years), 10 years (30+ years); courts must order the shortest reasonable period (Tex. Fam. Code § 8.054).
What types of alimony does Texas recognize?
Texas recognizes: court-ordered spousal maintenance, contractual alimony. The strictest regime in the country: narrow eligibility plus hard caps — the lesser of $5,000/month or 20% of average monthly gross income. The figure shown is that ceiling.
Is alimony taxable in Texas?
For divorces finalized after 2018, federal law (TCJA) makes alimony non-deductible for the payer and non-taxable for the recipient. A few states differ for state income tax — confirm with a tax professional.
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