Protecting Your Rights and Interests
Unlike child support, alimony or spousal support is not mandatory in all divorce cases. The factors for determining alimony is based on a variety of factors such as the relative health, age and education of each spouse, the length of the marriage, parental roles and other factors. To determine whether alimony should be applied to your divorce, you should work with an experienced family law attorney.
If you are involved in a divorce in Murfreesboro or elsewhere in Middle Tennessee, we at the Law Offices of Howard, Kendrick & Reynolds can help you understand your options and protect your individual rights. We offer knowledgeable counsel and guidance throughout the legal process, helping you work toward a positive outcome in an efficient, cost-effective manner.
Experienced Tennessee Spousal Support Lawyers
Other than child custody and visitation, financial support issues are often the most hotly contested area of a divorce. When awarded, spousal support is usually paid out in one of four ways:
- Temporary spousal support — Paid out only for a short while, from a few months to up to two years
- Transitional spousal support — Usually paid between two and six years between spouses of similar age, health and education, and designed to help them transition from a double income to a single income
- Rehabilitative spousal support — Paid to one spouse who may have less education or gave up a career for several years to take care of children and may not be able to support him- or herself right away. The recipient can use this support to finish or pursue a college degree and must submit a plan of action with timelines to the court for approval.
- Permanent spousal support — Paid out until the death or remarriage of the recipient. If the payor should die before the recipient, the estate of the deceased spouse would still be obligated to make payments until the death of the recipient.
Our firm represents men and women equally in all matters of spousal support. Whether you wish to receive alimony or minimize your obligation to pay it, we will help you understand your options and take proactive steps to achieve your goals.
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For more information about spousal support and its effect on your divorce, contact our firm at 615-900-0082 or toll free at 800-486-9615 today for a free initial consultation with our Murfreesboro alimony lawyers.
