You Are Entitled To Temporary Support During Your Divorce

You’ve made the difficult decision to divorce, but suddenly the reality of the situation hits you — how will I pay my bills for the next several months? Don’t worry because in Tennessee, you are entitled to temporary support payments during the pendency of your divorce.

We all know that a court case can take years and divorce cases are no different in that regard. However, if you have hired an experienced divorce attorney, your lawyer will be able to petition the court for an order of temporary support while your court case is proceeding. While the court order won’t be a final resolution of all of the issues involved in your divorce, it will quickly get you some temporary money and a short-term solution to custody arrangements. This temporary order will be valid until the court can hold another formal hearing or until the spouses can reach a settlement.

If you are in a situation where your spouse suddenly announces that he is moving out, you can either reach an agreement with your spouse as to how expenses will be divided in the short-term or you can hire an attorney to petition a court to make the determination. The latter option is often the best because your attorney will have your best interests in mind, whereas it is doubtful that your spouse who wants out of the marriage will favor your interests. Further, you will want to get the most support for your children as possible.

Divorce can often hit like a bolt out of the blue. If you are caught by surprise, it’s important to secure legal representation right away to secure temporary support for you and your children.