Until a divorce is formalized, an attorney or individual can request varying levels of financial support and assistance. In Texas, spousal support can be of the temporary variety which is provided to a spouse during the pending case, and it can also be a final figure established by the judge at the time the divorce is granted. Texas spousal support takes into consideration the age of the individual, their general health, whether or not they have the skills or ability to get rewarding work, whether or not they must care for children from the marriage and even how long they were married. Once a set figure has been established, it is no longer open to negotiation, and this is the reason that people seeking spousal support should always work with a legal expert.