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Texas Divorce Settlement & Spousal Maintenance Calculator

Free Texas spousal maintenance calculator and settlement projection. Estimate spousal maintenance, child support, and property division — then see if your settlement sustains your lifestyle through retirement. Takes under 3 minutes.

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Property Division
Community Property
Community property divided "just and right." Courts may divide unequally based on fault, earning capacity, and other factors.
Residency Requirement
6 months in state, 90 days in county
Generally, you must meet this residency requirement before filing for divorce in Texas. Verify current requirements with a local attorney.
State Income Tax
None (0%)
Texas has no state income tax — your settlement, retirement withdrawals, and spousal maintenance payments are not taxed at the state level.
Median Home Value
~$300,000
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Texas Spousal Maintenance Calculator — How Spousal Maintenance Works

Spousal maintenance is limited under Texas Family Code Chapter 8. Maximum $5,000/month or 20% of the payor's average monthly gross income, whichever is less. Duration capped at 5, 7, or 10 years depending on marriage length. Marriages under 10 years generally don't qualify.
Texas has among the strictest spousal maintenance limits in the nation. Contractual alimony (agreed upon by both parties) can exceed these limits but requires negotiation.
Estimate your Texas spousal maintenance. Use our free spousal maintenance calculator to project payments and see how spousal maintenance affects your finances long-term.

Texas divorce: financial snapshot

Texas is a community property state. Most assets and debts acquired during the marriage are considered jointly owned. However, the financial impact of your settlement depends on more than just the split — it depends on taxes, housing costs, and whether your income can cover your expenses long-term.

Tax impact: Texas has no state income tax, which means more of your settlement income stays in your pocket.

Housing: The median home value in Texas is approximately ~$300,000. If you're considering keeping the family home, make sure you can afford the mortgage, taxes, insurance, and maintenance on a single income.

Texas's no-income-tax status is a significant advantage for post-divorce finances. However, property taxes are among the highest in the nation (averaging ~1.7% of home value), which is critical if you're keeping the family home.

What Texas divorcing spouses need to know

Under current law, Texas is a community property state, meaning most assets and debts acquired during the marriage are generally considered jointly owned and typically divided equally. Property you owned before marriage or received as a gift or inheritance may be considered separate property.

The biggest financial mistake in divorce is accepting a settlement without knowing if it will actually sustain your lifestyle long-term. A settlement that looks fair on paper can still leave you short if you haven't accounted for inflation, the end of spousal maintenance, or the real cost of keeping the family home.

That's what DivorceSmart can help with. Enter your proposed settlement numbers, and get an estimated year-by-year projection of your finances through age 100 — including what happens when income sources end and expenses change.

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Frequently asked questions about Texas divorce

How is spousal maintenance calculated in Texas?
Spousal maintenance is limited under Texas Family Code Chapter 8. Maximum $5,000/month or 20% of the payor's average monthly gross income, whichever is less. Duration capped at 5, 7, or 10 years depending on marriage length. Marriages under 10 years generally don't qualify.
How is property divided in a Texas divorce?
Community property divided "just and right." Courts may divide unequally based on fault, earning capacity, and other factors.
How long do you have to live in Texas to file for divorce?
Texas requires 6 months in state, 90 days in county of residency before you can file for divorce.
How long does spousal maintenance last in Texas?
Texas has among the strictest spousal maintenance limits in the nation. Contractual alimony (agreed upon by both parties) can exceed these limits but requires negotiation.

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DISCLAIMER
This page provides general informational and educational content about Texas divorce laws and is not legal, financial, or tax advice. Texas divorce laws, guidelines, tax rates, and property values change frequently and may have changed since this page was last updated. Every divorce involves unique circumstances. The information presented here may not reflect current law or apply to your specific situation. All projections generated by the calculator are estimates based on simplified assumptions. Consult a licensed family law attorney in Texas and a qualified financial advisor for guidance specific to your case. Do not make legal or financial decisions based solely on this information.

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