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When considering a divorce what changes when you hit the 10 year anniversary (in Texas)? There are no children. Current income for both spouses are comparable.
State/Country relating to Question: Texas
Once a marriage reaches the 10 year point in Texas the higher income spouse may be required to pay spousal maintenance to the lower income spouse. Also there is a great argument to property division since the marriage is considered a long-term marriage at that point. Also, if a spouse will receive a military retirment, the percentage received is increased.
Is that the only significant change - potential spousal support?
Spousal support and property division are the biggest concerns.
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