Sevier County Spousal Support Attorney
The circumstances of your marriage are used to shape most of the facets of your divorce. This is true of spousal support or alimony. Under certain circumstances, alimony can be awarded.
Numerous factors go into determining whether or not alimony is appropriate in a given circumstance. Those factors also are employed to determine the amount, the duration and the type of alimony that will be received. Only experienced legal counsel can provide insight into how your case is likely to be determined.
At The Law Office of Melissa Moore, PLLC, our Sevierville alimony attorney has been helping individuals determine how alimony fits into their divorce for more than a decade. We know how critical it can be to have appropriate alimony levels after a divorce. We strive to help our clients to secure an alimony arrangement that allows them to begin building the next chapter of their lives after divorcing.
What Factors Affect Alimony?
Some of the factors that are used to make determinations about alimony payments, duration and the type of alimony include:
- Length of the marriage
- Need
- Ability to pay
- Income
- Income potential
- Contribution to the marriage
Alimony can come in several forms, including:
- Temporary or rehabilitative — is designed to help you reenter the workforce
- Transitional — is designed to help you move from married life to single life
- In solido or lump sum — is a one-time payment or a lump sum amount paid over time
Contact Us
If you have questions about alimony and what part it may be in your divorce, you will need the guidance of experienced counsel. Turn to the highly skilled Tennessee family lawyer of The Law Office of Melissa Moore, PLLC. Call 865-366-5619, toll free at 877-458-3460, or simply contact us online to schedule your initial consultation. We accept credit cards for our clients' convenience.
