Palimony is financial support payments for unmarried couples who were living together (cohabiting), and is similar to alimony for married couples. But some states only allow palimony suits if they are based on a written agreement.
In Texas, palimony is not recognized in the same way as alimony, which is a legal obligation to provide financial support to a spouse after separation or divorce. Texas law does not provide for the court-ordered financial support between unmarried partners upon the end of their relationship. However, Texas courts may enforce property division based on written agreements between cohabiting partners. If an unmarried couple has a written agreement that outlines the division of property or financial support in the event of a breakup, Texas courts may consider this agreement under contract law principles. Without such an agreement, individuals in non-marital relationships generally do not have legal rights to support or property division from their partners under Texas law.
