What amount can reimbursement alimony go up to and for how long?
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What amount can reimbursement alimony go up to and for how long?
She has 2 kids and she paid for everything for the kids for the last 4 years. He took out loans for medical school and promised her a better life when he was done. He cheated on her and thinks his medical degree is all his doing. But it came at the expense of the kids and wife. Would she own any of his degree? Should she speak with a divorce attorney? In Williamson County, TX.
Asked on September 4, 2010 under Family Law, Texas
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M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
What you are asking is if a medical degree is classified as a martial asset subject to distribution in Texas. In many states it is BUT in just as many states it is not or it is is only under limited circumstances. A professional degree is considered an "intangible" asset, not like a house or a car, which is a "tangilbe" asset. Whether or not it is considered an asset for distribution in a marriage in Texas - and ultimately valued for distribution - depends on the contribution both spouses made to that asset. The contribution to the "value" must be "substantial" and can be made directly or indirectly. You should seek help from an attorney in your area to discuss how your contribution would be viewed. Good luck.
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