Getting Divorced? There Is Alimony in Tennessee, But It’s Complicated
In contemplating divorce, you are probably wondering whether there is alimony in Tennessee. Although not every jurisdiction provides for alimony per se, the Volunteer State certainly does. In fact, there is a substantial likelihood that at least one of the four possible types of Tennessee alimony available by statute will be awarded in any given […]
Read More»How Does Infidelity Impact Alimony in Tennessee Divorce Law?
- At February 26, 2014
- By Miles Mason
- In Alimony, Divorce, Spousal Support
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Wondering how adultery or infidelity might impact Tennessee alimony in your divorce? Cheating on a spouse, even dating during the divorce, can influence the amount of spousal support awarded by the court. For many parties, a great deal of uncertainty surrounds the issue of alimony – what type, how much, and for how long. One […]
Read More»What Is Transitional Alimony in Tennessee?
- At January 22, 2014
- By Miles Mason
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Alimony is tailored spousal support – one size does not fit all! Because the need for financial assistance can vary substantially from one spouse to the next, Tennessee recognizes four different types of alimony. One of which is transitional alimony. To improve your understanding of alimony in divorce, take a few minutes to read about […]
Read More»Worried About Paying Income Taxes on Tennessee Alimony?
- At July 24, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In After Divorce, Alimony, Divorce, Divorce Tips, Spousal Support
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With your divorce or legal separation pending in Tennessee, alimony and its impact on your tax liability should be an important concern for you. Before being ordered to pay alimony, find out if you can deduct the payments from gross income at tax time. If you anticipate an alimony award, find out what your income […]
Read More»Paid Alimony Taxes Yet? The Truth About Tennessee Divorce
- At July 22, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In After Divorce, Alimony, Divorce, Divorce Tips, Spousal Support
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Have you paid your alimony taxes yet? The Germantown, Tennessee, divorce isn’t the only kind that requires careful calculations. When tax time rolls around, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has a keen interest in all awards of spousal support. This is what every spouse and former spouse should know about the routine taxation of alimony. […]
Read More»Fayette County, Tennessee Transitional Alimony, No Rehab Necessary
Tennessee’s Transitional Alimomy For the Fayette County, Tennessee spouse who considers divorce, the possibility of transitional alimony is worthy of discussion with a knowledgeable Tennessee divorce attorney. This is the last installment in a four-part series about our state’s alimony law. We’ve taken on each of the following support awards codified in T.C.A. § 36-5-121: […]
Read More»Your Tennessee Divorce May Include Rehabilitative Alimony
With every Collierville TN divorce there is the possibility that rehabilitative alimony for temporary spousal support and maintenance may be awarded. If you’ve been following closely, then you know that this is the third installment in a four-part discussion about the law of Tennessee alimony. The four types of spousal support covered include: 1. Alimony […]
Read More»Requesting Lump Sum Alimony in Tennessee Divorce
- At May 01, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Alimony, Divorce, Spousal Support
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A request for lump sum alimony in a Germantown, Tennessee, divorce may be awarded for the long-term financial support of a spouse. This is the second installment in a four-part series on Tennessee alimony law covering: 1. Periodic Alimony (Alimony in Futuro) 2. Lump Sum Alimony (Alimony in Solido) 3. Rehabilitative Alimony 4. Transitional Alimony […]
Read More»Alimony in Your Tennessee Divorce?
There are three basics that Memphis, Tenn., divorce attorneys share with clients concerned about alimony awards. One, the court may order a spouse to make financial support payments in the form of alimony to the other spouse. Two, if alimony is not awarded as part of the divorce, then it cannot be sought or petitioned […]
Read More»What is alimony and what is its purpose in Tennessee divorce?
- At February 27, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Alimony, Spousal Support
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‘What is alimony?’ is a question that many people ask; it’s also one of the most misunderstood parts of divorce and one that can be among the divorce process’s most contested, as divorcing couples often disagree about matters of spousal support in Tennessee. It’s intended to aid a spouse earning less than the other as […]
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