Alimony and support are meant to decrease the negative economic impact divorces can cause. Spousal support must first past the "need and ability to pay" factor before even being considered. If one spouse has a clear need and the other spouse has the ability to pay, the amount of alimony that could be awarded depends on several factors, such as property ownership, income, children, earnings capacity, length of marriage and other factors. One of the experienced attorneys at Brunelle | Conklin will help you understand your obligations. #brunklinconklin #murfreesborolawyers #murfreesboroattorneys #murfreesborodivorceattorney