How long do you have to pay alimony in Tennessee?

How long do you have to pay alimony in Tennessee?

The duration of payments is determined by a judge in Tennessee family court. Alimony length is usually based on length of marriage – one commonly used standard for alimony duration is that 1 year of alimony is paid every three years of marriage (however, this is not always the case in every state or with every judge).

Can I file for alimony without divorce?

It’s extremely rare for someone to request alimony separate from divorce these days, but it is possible. In an interesting 2009 case that illustrates the importance of having a family lawyer represent you through your divorce, a couple were married and had two children.

Does spousal support change with income?

In situation (iii), income may have to be imputed to a recipient spouse who has failed to maximize earning capacity, as has been discussed above in Chapter 13 on self-sufficiency. Under the without child support formula, as the gross income difference between the spouses narrows, spousal support will be reduced.

Can ex wife come after new wife’s income?

If your ex-spouse remarries, the new spouse is not responsible for providing for your children financially, in most cases. In certain situations, however, the new spouse’s income may become part of community property shared with your ex-spouse and be considered in the child support calculation.

How long after separation can you claim spousal support?

You can apply for maintenance at any time. However, you must apply for maintenance within 12 months of your divorce becoming final for married couples or within 2 years from the date of separation for de facto couples.

What constitutes paying alimony?

“Alimony” means payments for the support and maintenance of a spouse, either by lump sum or on a continuing basis. Alimony is paid by the “supporting spouse” to the “dependent spouse”. The general rule is that a spouse is dependent when he or she makes less money than the other spouse.