The Ashmore Law Firm: Spousal Support Case Highlights
Helping a Highland Park Spouse Secure Fair Support
When Sarah (name changed for privacy) came to us from Highland Park, she was facing the end of a 15-year marriage. She had spent years managing the household and raising their two children while her husband’s career grew significantly. After the divorce filing, she was uncertain how she would maintain stability while re-entering the workforce.
Our team, led by Gary Ashmore, carefully reviewed the financial records and applied the factors outlined in the Texas Family Code § 8.051. We demonstrated that Sarah met the legal criteria for spousal maintenance and helped her secure fair, time-limited support to bridge her transition toward independence.
Today, Sarah has rebuilt her career and remains financially secure — exactly what Texas spousal support laws are designed to achieve.
Protecting a Father in East Dallas from Overpaying Support
Not long after, Mark, a business owner from East Dallas, came to us worried about an unreasonable spousal support demand. His former spouse was requesting payments far beyond what the law allows, which would have placed his business and financial stability at risk.
Gary Ashmore and our family law team analyzed the case under Texas Family Code § 8.055, which caps support at the lesser of $5,000 per month or 20% of the paying spouse’s gross income. Through careful negotiation and clear presentation of the financial evidence, we helped Mark reduce the proposed payment to a lawful and manageable amount.
The final order provided balance and fairness — protecting Mark’s rights while still ensuring support was provided within the limits of Texas law.
