Factors that may influence a judge's decision include duration of the marriage, the role of one spouse as a stay - at - home parent in support of the other spouse's career, an education one spouse acquired during the marriage, or the role of one spouse as a homemaker and caretaker of young children or a child with disabilities. (azdivorceformen.com)
Divorce data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics found that the average duration of marriage for those who divorce is 9.2 years (the average duration of a second marriage is 6.6 years). (verilymag.com)
Tennessee courts can award one of several types of alimony available, based on a number of factors that generally include duration of marriage, age and mental health of the receiving spouse, and education and potential need for training for the receiving spouse. (info.legalzoom.com)