Tennessee alimony law is the spousal maintenance offered by a spouse to one of the lower-earning spouses to support their minimum reasonable needs.

Award

There are four different forms of Alimony, and according to the alimony statute of Tennessee, more than one form of alimony can award at the trial.

• Alimony in ‘Futuro’:

They are often known as periodic alimony is a common type of alimony.

• Alimony in ‘Solido’:

Also called Lump-sum alimony.

• Rehabilitative alimony:

It is a temporary form of alimony and is provided till the time a spouse attains financial independence.

• Transitional Alimony:

It is a novel addition to the alimony statute of Tennessee and is a temporary one but is provided only when there is no necessity for rehabilitative alimony.

It helps the spouse to adjust to the sudden economic disturbances.