careful balancing of numerous factors in Tennessee

2020As such, “modification of a spousal support award is ‘factually driven and calls for a careful balancing of numerous factors.’” Id. at 727 (quoting Cranford v. Cranford, 772 S.W.2d 48, 50 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1989)).

2019STANDARD OF REVIEW The Tennessee Supreme Court has set forth the standard of review appellate courts are to apply in cases involving the modification of alimony: Because modification of a spousal support award is “factually driven and calls for a careful balancing of numerous factors,” Cranford v. Cranford, 772 S.W.2d 48, 50 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1989), a trial court’s decision to modify support payments is given “wide latitude” within its range of discretion.

2021We have described the appropriate standard of review for cases involving the modification of alimony awards as follows: “Because modification of a spousal support award is factually driven and calls for a careful balancing of numerous factors, a trial court’s decision to modify support payments is given wide latitude within its range of discretion.” Bogan v. Bogan, 60 S.W.3d 721, 727 (Tenn. 2001) (quotations omitted).

2019These decisions are “factually driven” and require “a careful balancing of numerous factors.” Bogan v. Bogan, 60 S.W.3d 721, 727 (Tenn. 2001) (quoting Cranford v. Cranford, 772 S.W.2d 48, 50 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1989)).

2019Kafozi v. Windward Cove, LLC, 184 S.W.3d 693, 698 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2005), perm. app. denied (Tenn. Jan. 30, 2006). -4- With regard to the standard of appellate review applicable when a modification of alimony is at issue, our Supreme Court has explained: Because modification of a spousal support award is “factually driven and calls for a careful balancing of numerous factors,” Cranford v. Cranford, 772 S.W.2d 48, 50 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1989), a trial court’s decision to modify support payments is given “wide latitude” within its range of discretion, see Sannella v. Sannella, 993 S.W.2d 73, 76 (Tenn

2018As to the standard of appellate review applicable when a modification of alimony is at issue, our Supreme Court has explained: Because modification of a spousal support award is “factually driven and calls for a careful balancing of numerous factors,” Cranford v. Cranford, 772 S.W.2d 48, 50 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1989), a trial court’s decision to modify support payments is given “wide latitude” within its range of discretion, see Sannella v. Sannella, 993 S.W.2d 73, 76 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1999).

2019In particular, the question of “[w]hether there has been a sufficient showing of a substantial and material change of circumstances is in the sound discretion of the trial court.” Watters v. Watters, 22 S.W.3d 817, 821 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1999) (citations omitted).

2018In particular, the question of “[w]hether there has been a sufficient showing of a substantial and material change of circumstances is in the sound discretion of the trial court.” Watters v. Watters, 22 S.W.3d 817, 821 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1999) (citations omitted).

2020As such, “modification of a spousal support award is ‘factually driven and calls for a careful balancing of numerous factors.’” Id. at 727 (quoting Cranford v. Cranford, 772 S.W.2d 48, 50 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1989)).

2018Blackburn v. Blackburn, 270 S.W.3d 42, 47 (Tenn. 2008); Union Carbide Corp. v. Huddleston, 854 S.W.2d 87, 91 (Tenn. 1993). “[M]odification of a spousal support award is ‘factually driven and calls for a careful balancing of numerous factors.”’ Wiser v. Wiser, 339 S.W.3d 1, 11 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2010) (quoting Bogan v. Bogan, 60 S.W.3d 721, 727 (Tenn. 2001)).

2012S TANDARD OF R EVIEW A trial court’s decision regarding modification of a spousal support award is “factually driven and calls for a careful balancing of numerous factors.” Cranford v. Cranford, 772 S.W.2d 48, 50 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1989). “[T]he role of an appellate court in reviewing an award of spousal support is to determine whether the trial court applied the correct legal standard and reached a decision that is not clearly unreasonable.” Gonsewski v. Gonsewski, 350 S.W.3d 99, 105 (Tenn. 2011) (citing Broadbent v. Broadbent, 211 S.W.3d 216, 220 (Tenn. 2006)).

2011A trial court’s decision regarding modification of a spousal support award is “factually driven and calls for a careful balancing of numerous factors.” Cranford v. Cranford, 772 S.W.2d 48, 50 (Tenn.Ct.App.1989). “[T]he role of an appellate court in reviewing an award of spousal support is to determine whether the trial court applied the correct legal standard and reached a decision that is not clearly unreasonable.” Gonsewski v. Gonsewski, 350 S.W.3d 99, 105 (Tenn.2011) (citing Broadbent v. Broadbent, 211 S.W.3d 216, 220 (Tenn.2006).

2012S TANDARD OF R EVIEW A trial court’s decision regarding modification of a spousal support award is “factually driven and calls for a careful balancing of numerous factors.” Cranford v. Cranford, 772 S.W.2d 48, 50 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1989). “[T]he role of an appellate court in reviewing an award of spousal support is to determine whether the trial court applied the correct legal standard and reached a decision that is not clearly unreasonable.” Gonsewski v. Gonsewski, 350 S.W.3d 99, 105 (Tenn. 2011) (citing Broadbent v. Broadbent, 211 S.W.3d 216, 220 (Tenn. 2006)).

2011A trial court’s decision regarding modification of a spousal support award is “factually driven and calls for a careful balancing of numerous factors.” Cranford v. Cranford, 772 S.W.2d 48, 50 (Tenn.Ct.App.1989). “[T]he role of an appellate court in reviewing an award of spousal support is to determine whether the trial court applied the correct legal standard and reached a decision that is not clearly unreasonable.” Gonsewski v. Gonsewski, 350 S.W.3d 99, 105 (Tenn.2011) (citing Broadbent v. Broadbent, 211 S.W.3d 216, 220 (Tenn.2006).

2018“Generally, the trial court’s decision on whether to modify spousal support is not altered on appeal unless the trial court abused its discretion.” Id. (citing Goodman v. Goodman, 8 S.W.3d 289, 293 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1999)).

2015“Generally, the trial court’s decision on whether to modify spousal support is not altered on appeal unless the trial court abused its discretion.” Id. (citing Goodman v. Goodman, 8 S.W.3d 289, 293 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1999)).

2015Mixed questions of law and fact are reviewed de novo with no presumption of correctness; however, appellate courts have “great latitude to determine whether findings as to mixed questions of -4- fact and law made by the trial court are sustained by probative evidence on appeal.” Aaron v. Aaron, 909 S.W.2d 408, 410 (Tenn. 1995). “[M]odification of a spousal support award is ‘factually driven and calls for a careful balancing of numerous factors.”’ Wiser v. Wiser, 339 S.W.3d 1, 11 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2010) (quoting Bogan v. Bogan, 60 S.W.3d 721, 727 (Tenn. 2001)).

2015Mixed questions of law and fact are reviewed de novo with no presumption of correctness; however, appellate courts have “great latitude to determine whether findings as to mixed questions of fact and law made by the trial court are sustained by probative evidence on appeal.” Aaron v. Aaron, 909 S.W.2d 408, 410 (Tenn. 1995). “[M]odification of a spousal support award is „factually driven and calls for a careful balancing of numerous factors.”‟ Wiser v. Wiser, 339 S.W.3d 1, 11 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2010) (quoting Bogan v. Bogan, 60 S.W.3d 721, 727 (Tenn. 2001)).

2011July 31, 2006) (quoting Kinard v. Kinard, 986 S.W.2d 220, 234 (Tenn.Ct.App.1998)), perm. app. den’d.

2004Consequently, the trial court is accorded wide discretion in modifying awards of spousal support, id., and, as such, “[a]ppellate courts are generally disinclined to second- guess a trial judge’s spousal support decision unless it is not supported by the evidence or is contrary to the public policies reflected in the applicable statutes.” Id. (quoting Kinard v. Kinard, 986 S.W.2d 220, 234 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1998)).

2019Kafozi v. Windward Cove, LLC, 184 S.W.3d 693, 698 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2005), perm. app. denied (Tenn. Jan. 30, 2006). -4- With regard to the standard of appellate review applicable when a modification of alimony is at issue, our Supreme Court has explained: Because modification of a spousal support award is “factually driven and calls for a careful balancing of numerous factors,” Cranford v. Cranford, 772 S.W.2d 48, 50 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1989), a trial court’s decision to modify support payments is given “wide latitude” within its range of discretion, see Sannella v. Sannella, 993 S.W.2d 73, 76 (Tenn

2018Blackburn v. Blackburn, 270 S.W.3d 42, 47 (Tenn. 2008); Union Carbide Corp. v. Huddleston, 854 S.W.2d 87, 91 (Tenn. 1993). “[M]odification of a spousal support award is ‘factually driven and calls for a careful balancing of numerous factors.”’ Wiser v. Wiser, 339 S.W.3d 1, 11 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2010) (quoting Bogan v. Bogan, 60 S.W.3d 721, 727 (Tenn. 2001)).

2018Blackburn v. Blackburn, 270 S.W.3d 42, 47 (Tenn. 2008); Union Carbide Corp. v. Huddleston, 854 S.W.2d 87, 91 (Tenn. 1993). “[M]odification of a spousal support award is ‘factually driven and calls for a careful balancing of numerous factors.”’ Wiser v. Wiser, 339 S.W.3d 1, 11 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2010) (quoting Bogan v. Bogan, 60 S.W.3d 721, 727 (Tenn. 2001)).

2018Mayfield v. Mayfield, 395 S.W.3d 108, 115 (Tenn. 2012) “Because modification of a spousal support award is factually driven and calls for a careful balancing of numerous factors, a trial court’s decision to modify support payments is given wide latitude within its range of discretion.” Bogan v. Bogan, 60 S.W.3d 721, 727 (Tenn. 2001) (citations omitted).

2014A trial court’s decision regarding modification of a spousal support award is ‘factually driven and calls for a careful balancing of numerous factors.’” Bordes v. Bordes, 358 S.W.3d 623, 627 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2011).