Cary v. Cary

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• holding that a provision in an antenuptial agreement waiving alimony is not void as contrary to Tennessee public policy unless enforcement of the provision would render the waiving spouse a public charge
• “[S]uch [a] contract is promotive of divorce and void on grounds of public policy.”
• “Although this statute does not specifically govern antenuptial provisions waiving or limiting alimony, it is persuasive evidence that antenuptial agreements are favored and not repugnant to the public policy of this State.”

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