Alexandra Geczi PLLC. Divorce & Family Law

10/27/2026

Spousal maintenance in requires proof of three things: a marriage of 10 years or more, an actual need for support, and a spouse who has the money to pay it.

Knowing these requirements early helps you walk into your prepared and in control.

Where powerful women protect each other, strategy comes first.

Book a free discovery call today by calling 214-833-7418 or visiting familylawdfw.com.

10/24/2026

is a common topic in Texas courtrooms, but it is not often granted.

Because Texas family law allows a disproportionate share of the estate, many judges make up for the lack of alimony by awarding a bigger share of the assets.

Compassion without compromise means planning for every path to a fair outcome.

Book a free discovery call today by calling 214-833-7418 or visiting familylawdfw.com.

10/22/2026

It's that time of year again - Application for the Dallas Bar Association's WE LEAD program. The program is designed to empower high performing women attorneys by nurturing our relationships with other female attorneys we might not otherwise have the opportunity to meet. It's a year long program but an easy commitment to make. I was in the program in 2020, and I treasure the relationships I made through that program. If you're interested, you can go to the DBA's website but also here's the link to apply:

DBA WE LEAD: Women Empowered to Lead in the Legal Profession is a leadership program designed to address the challenges of high-performing female lawyers, ideally in the 7-15 years of practice category. The purpose of DBA WE LEAD is to address the unique challenges facing women in the legal professi...

10/21/2026

Meeting the requirements for spousal maintenance in does not make it automatic.

Even when you qualify, courts often prefer not to award it, which is why a strategy built around your full financial picture matters.

Strength backed by strategy starts with knowing the facts.

Book a free discovery call today by calling 214-833-7418 or visiting familylawdfw.com.

10/19/2026

Before you agree to any terms in your , know which type you are agreeing to.

Spousal maintenance awarded under the Texas Family Code can potentially be modified, while negotiated contractual alimony generally cannot be modified by the court.

Understanding that difference up front is how you protect the future you've built.

Book a free discovery call today by calling 214-833-7418 or visiting familylawdfw.com.

10/16/2026

Our clients trust us with one of the most important chapters of their lives, and their words mean everything to us.

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10/14/2026

Not receiving does not mean you are out of options.

In a Texas , courts can award a disproportionate share of the marital estate, giving you a bigger portion of the assets instead of a 50-50 split.

Protect the future you've built with a plan that considers every possibility.

Book a free discovery call today by calling 214-833-7418 or visiting familylawdfw.com.

10/12/2026

To receive spousal maintenance in , you must prove a marriage of 10 years or more, a genuine need for support, and the other spouse's ability to pay.

Payments are capped at 20% of the paying spouse's gross resources, and how long support can last depends on the length of the marriage.

Knowing these limits before your negotiations is strength backed by strategy.

Book a free discovery call today by calling 214-833-7418 or visiting familylawdfw.com.

10/10/2026

Time away from the workforce alone will not qualify you for spousal maintenance in a Texas .

If you are still able to work, courts will typically expect you to return to work rather than rely on .

Preparation puts you in control, so start planning your next chapter with confidence.

Book a free discovery call today by calling 214-833-7418 or visiting familylawdfw.com.

10/09/2026

Most people who search for land on spousal maintenance, but Texas actually has two paths: spousal maintenance under the Family Code and negotiated contractual alimony.

Spousal maintenance is not an automatic entitlement, and it is typically reserved for situations like a disability or a child's full-time care needs that truly prevent you from working.

We help clients assess their likelihood of receiving it and build a strategic plan to protect the future they've worked so hard to build.

Book a free discovery call today by calling 214-833-7418 or visiting familylawdfw.com.