Alimony in Bristol, TN: What To Know

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Alimony – also commonly called spousal support – is an important component of divorce. Spousal support in Tennessee is a fairly complicated matter, and you need a professional and experienced lawyer to help you navigate it. Frankie Slaughter has been navigating the Tennessee divorce laws for the past 21 years and has all the knowledge you need.

Types of alimony in Tennessee

It’s important to be familiar with all types of alimony in Tennessee before proceeding with the divorce process. They are as follows:

  • Rehabilitative: Helps the receiving spouse to return to school and improve their earning capacity to become more independent.
  • Alimony in futuro: Helps the receiving spouse lead a lifestyle close to the one they had during marriage.
  • Transitional: Awarded when rehabilitation isn’t needed but the court considers the disadvantaged spouse who needs help to adjust to the new economic situation.
  • Alimony in solido: Awarded to one spouse and pad over time to correct an imbalance in property division.

What determines the amount or type of alimony in Tennessee?

The factors that come into play to determine the amount and type of alimony include:

  • The duration of the marriage
  • Age and mental condition of each spouse
  • The obligation, needs, financial resources, and earning capacity of each party
  • Division of property between the parties
  • Standard of living of the parties during marriage.

How long does alimony last?

The duration of general alimony depends on how long the marriage lasted:

  1. 5 years or less: Not more than 50% of the duration of the marriage.
  2. 6 to 10 years: Not more than 60% of the number of months the marriage lasted.
  3. 11 to 15 years: Not more than 70% of the duration of the marriage.
  4. 16 to 20 years: Not more than 80% of the number of months the marriage lasted.
  5. More than 20 years: Can take as long as the judge deems fair.

Talk to the Slaughter Law Firm

With over two decades of helping clients with divorce, personal injury, and criminal law in Bristol, TN, we have what it takes to handle your alimony case. Contact Frankie Slaughter today for more details.