Tennessee doesn't guarantee spousal support when a couple divorces, though it's a possibility. The court looks at whether there is a legitimate legal reason for one person to receive financial help from his or her ex. It also considers an individual's ability to pay....
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Rehabilitative alimony in a divorce
Many divorcing Tennessee couples have a conception that alimony will last for the rest of their lives, allowing one spouse to receive money from the other permanently. There is a type of alimony like that, but there is also an option that makes payments temporary....
How can alimony affect taxes?
If you are going through a divorce and you earn significantly more than your spouse, it is very likely that you will be ordered to pay alimony. This may feel frustrating and unfair, especially if you believe that you'll have to suffer financially as a result.While...
Can I avoid paying alimony in Tennessee?
If you are going through a divorce and you earn a higher income than your divorcing spouse, you may be concerned that forced alimony or spousal support payments will financially cripple you for years to come.The fact is that alimony is very common at the end of a...
What are the types of alimony available in Tennessee?
If you're going through a divorce in Tennessee, you may eventually have to address the issue of alimony, otherwise known as spousal support. The question of whether you will be ordered to pay alimony to your divorcing spouse will largely depend on your relative...
What happens if I don’t pay alimony?
Alimony is a type of court-ordered support payment that is awarded to one spouse at the finalization of a divorce. Otherwise known as spousal support, it has similarities with child support but tends to be less strongly enforced.However, those who have been ordered to...
An overview of alimony in Tennessee
The laws in place that govern different aspects of divorce vary between states. This is why it is important that you first decide which state you will be divorcing in (which will usually be the state in which you currently reside) before taking the time to learn more...
Rehabilitative spousal support payment considerations
You might think that you will automatically receive alimony when you divorce, especially if you were a stay-at-home parent. This isn't necessarily the case. There are several factors that come into the picture to determine what type of spousal support you might be...
Stay-at-home parents might need alimony after divorce
Stay-at-home parents have a lot of duties to handle around the house. Not only are they usually the ones who cook and clean, but they also have to try to raise well-adjusted children. This puts a lot of pressure on them. While their marriage is going well, this can be...
Spousal support payments have special consideration
Divorces that will include alimony are often complex, but knowing a few points about these spousal support payments might help individuals who are considering asking for them make a decision about what to do. Because the tax laws related to alimony changed at the...