How is alimony affected if either party moves to a new state?

Alimony in Texas is a court-ordered payment made by one spouse to the other spouse in order to provide financial support during and after a divorce. Alimony can be affected if either party moves to a new state. Generally, if a spouse receiving alimony moves to another state, the alimony order will remain enforceable under the state’s jurisdiction as long as the transfer was not done in bad faith. However, if the paying spouse moves to another state, the spouse receiving alimony may need to request the court to register and enforce the payment order in the new state. If the parties move to different states and agree to terminate support payments, they must then file a joint motion to do so in the original state where the order was issued. The court must approve the motion before the alimony can be taken off the books. The spouse that is ordered to pay alimony may also need to seek a modification in case their financial circumstances change. For example, if the paying spouse is unable to find suitable employment in the new state that can support the alimony payments, they may petition the court to have the alimony payments reduced or terminated. In any case, it is always best for both parties to seek legal advice if either party moves to a new state. Professional legal advice can help the parties determine the best way to handle any alimony payments and make sure that their rights are protected.

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