Does a general alimony award terminate upon remarriage?

In Tennessee, the general rule is that alimony terminates upon remarriage. This is true in all cases except when the award was made as part of a court-approved settlement or agreement that explicitly states that the alimony will not cease in the event of remarriage. If the original alimony award was made by the judge, then it is almost certain that the award will terminate upon the remarriage of the recipient. The state of Tennessee also recognizes that some alimony may be modified in certain circumstances. For example, if the paying spouse can show that the receiving spouse’s financial need has changed due to remarriage, they may be able to request a modification of the alimony award. But any modification of the alimony award must still comply with all the other criteria set by the court. Finally, it is important to note that if the paying spouse does not comply with the alimony award, the recipient may be able to request a garnishment of wages to ensure payment. In other words, even if the award terminates upon remarriage, the paying spouse must still comply with the original award until it is officially terminated.

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