Does a long term marriage impact maintenance in a Louisville divorce? There are many factors which must be considered from the perspective of spousal maintenance. when a long term marriage has occurred. There is no “guideline maintenance” as there is in child support. If the parties earn relatively the same amount of money or there...
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When Do You Need to Consider a Prenuptial Agreement?
When do you need to consider a prenuptial agreement? What are some of the issues a prenuptial agreement or “prenup” can and should address? Why is a prenuptial agreement beneficial for both parties prior to a marriage? The most common scenario for a prenuptial agreement occurs when two people intend to get married but one...
High Wage Earners and Property Division in a Louisville Divorce
One of the more complex and often contentious issues in a Louisville divorce involves high wage earners and property division challenges. Marital property is generally characterized as any asset or debt acquired by either or both parties from the date of the marriage until the date of separation. There are some exceptions to this including...
Wasteful Dissipation in a Louisville Divorce
What is wasteful dissipation in a Louisville divorce? How does this aspect of family law affect property characterization and distribution, especially in the wake of an affair? Do you believe your former spouse had an affair and spent money on gifts, travel or other related expenses? Did a vindictive spouse purposefully run up the credit...