What are the types of alimony available in Tennessee? Nashville Divorce Attorney

There are numerous types of alimony available in Tennessee. What type of alimony you seek and/or obtain is dependant upon your individual situation. Remember, alimony is not guaranteed. The determination of what type of alimony to seek and the amount of any such award is a difficult one and generally requires the asisstance of an experienced Tennessee divorce attorney.

Tennessee courts recognize the following types of alimony:

Alimony in futuro – This is a commonly thought of alimony but is not necessarily the most common that is awarded in divorce cases. Alimony in futuro is permanent alimony paid to a former spouse until they die or remarry. This type of alimony is often used in marriages of a longer duration.

Rehabilitative alimony – This is a common form of alimony that is used in marriages of a shorter duration. However, as with any issue, this is not a hard and fast rule. Rehabilitative alimony is awarded to a spouse until they are able to reenter the work force and become self-sufficient. This type of support is often awarded to people who left careers to help raise families.

Transitional alimony – This is type of “temporary” alimony paid to one spouse for a specific period of time to assist that spouse in transitioning back to being single. Again, this is often used in marriages of a shorter duration.

Alimony in solido – This type of alimony is often referred to as “lump sum” alimony. This type of alimony can be used in a number of situations and is often used to adjust and for the division in marital property. 

Again remember ALIMONY IS NOT GUARANTEED! Seek out the advice and assistance of an experienced Tennessee Divorce Attorney to assist you with this process.

 

What Is Alimony? Tennessee Divorce Attorney

As attorneys, we often forget that there are terms of art that we use on a daily basis that some of our clients simply do not understand. Yesterday I was asked a simple question; what is alimony? I have used the term so many times that I just assume that everyone knows what it is. However, that is not necessarily the case. So, the following is the short definition of what alimony is:

Alimony is a legal term of art that Tennessee Courts have used to define the financial support of one spouse to another following the dissolution of the marriage. Alimony can be either permanent or rehabilitative. Alimony is also often called spousal maintenance or spousal support, the terms are relatively interchangeable and the use of the individual terms really depends on the attorney you are using. However, the courts understand and use the phrase alimony to define the spousal support obligation. Alimony is paid by one spouse to help maintain the standard of living that a former spouse had during the marriage.

REMEMBER ALIMONY IS NOT GUARANTEED!

When and if you make the difficult decision to go down the road toward a divorce it is essential that you seek out the assistance of an experienced divorce attorney to assist you with the process. There are numerous issues that go into the determination of whether or not you are entitled to alimony.

Can you get a no fault divorce in Tennessee?

As with any legal question it is not only advisable but recommended that you seek the advice of a competent legal professional.

Tennessee Courts recognize fault and no fault divorces. However, there are only two (2) true no fault divorce grounds. Those grounds are:

• Irreconcilable differences 
•  living separate and apart without cohabitation for 2 years when there are no minor children

Many divorces proceed upon the grounds of Irreconcilable Differences. This does not mean that the parties dont have objections as to the distribution of assets or custody of the children, but simply agree that they need to get a divorce. Even in irreconcilable divorce situations the finacial and custodial issues can get extremly complex. It is therefore essential that you seek out the guidance of a competent legal professional to assist you through the process.

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