Tennessee alimony law is the spousal maintenance offered by a spouse to one of the lower earning spouse’s to support his/her minimal reasonable needs.
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There are four different forms of Alimony, and according to the alimony statute of Tennessee, more than one form of alimony can be awarded at the trail.
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There are four different forms of Alimony, and according to the alimony statute of Tennessee, more than one form of alimony can be awarded at the trail.
Alimony in ‘Futuro’:
Often known as periodic alimony is a common type of alimony.
Alimony in ‘Solido’:
Also called as Lump-sum alimony.
Rehabilitative alimony:
It is a temporary form of alimony and is provided till the time a spouse attain 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.
