In a highly anticipated opinion that will shape how money is allocated in divorce cases across the state, the Tennessee Supreme Court overturned the awarding of $15,000 a year in alimony — until death or remarriage — to a Sumner County woman earning $72,000 a year.
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Sep
16
Tn. Supreme Court Reverses Decision To Award Alimony In Gonsewski Case
The Tennessee Supreme Court on Friday issued an opinion reversing the Court of Appeals’ decision to award lifetime and lump-sum alimony support to a divorced spouse who is in good health, has a well-paying job and received significant property assets in the divorce.
Sep
16
Tennessee Supreme Court Rules Against Lifetime Alimony
The Tennessee Supreme Court has reversed a lower court’s decision for a man to pay lifetime alimony to his former wife.
Jun
03
State high court hears lifetime alimony case
The Tennessee Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday on a case that could change the way alimony is awarded in the Volunteer State.