Is alimony awarded if the recipient moves to a different state?

Alimony in Texas is typically paid from the higher-earning spouse to the lower-earning spouse upon the dissolution of a marriage. The purpose of alimony is to ensure that one spouse is supported financially following the end of a marriage. Generally, when alimony is ordered, the paying spouse is required to make payments until a certain point is reached, such as the end of the marriage settlement, or until the recipient passes away or remarries. If the recipient of alimony moves to a different state, it is important to remember that Texas courts typically do not have jurisdiction over support orders in another state. This means that the order could not be enforced by the Texas court and a court in the new state would have to issue an order if the payer failed to pay the alimony. However, if the payer of the alimony continues to reside in Texas, then the Texas court would continue to have jurisdiction over the case and would be able to enforce the alimony order if necessary. Ultimately, if the recipient of alimony moves out of Texas, then it is important to obtain a new court order from the state in which the recipient is relocating.

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Is alimony awarded if the recipient moves to a different state?

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