§ 19-6-4. When permanent alimony authorized; how enforced

• (a) Permanent alimony may be granted in the following cases:

• (1) In cases of divorce;

• (2) In cases of voluntary separation; or

• (3) Where one spouse, against the will of that spouse, is abandoned or driven off by the other spouse.

• (b) A grant of permanent alimony may be enforced either by writ of fieri facias or by attachment for contempt.