How is maintenance established in a Louisville divorce case? The determination of maintenance (sometimes referred to as "spousal support" or "alimony") in divorce cases throughout the Louisville area is quite complex. Several factors determine if and when maintenance is to be awarded and the amount and duration of support itself. Some of the questions surrounding...
Maintenance and the Ability to be Self-Sufficient After a Divorce
A recent case in a Kentucky appellate court sheds some light on maintenance and the ability to be self-sufficient if you are to receive support during and after a Louisville divorce. The case in the Court of Appeals shows the burden proof on a party who claims they cannot gain meaningful work is weighted toward...
Will You Pay Maintenance our Spousal Support in Your Louisville Divorce?
Will you have to pay maintenance or spousal support in your Louisville divorce? Kentucky family law does not provide a specific type of spousal support (referred to as maintenance here in Kentucky) calculator. Instead, our laws provide several issues the Judge must consider when evaluating the need for, amount, and duration of maintenance or spousal...
Dispute over Maintenance or Spousal Support in Louisville Divorce
Are you involved in a dispute over maintenance or spousal support in a Louisville or Jefferson County divorce? Maintenance, often referred to as "spousal support" or "alimony" is one of the issues which often causes disagreement between divorcing couples here in Louisville. Unlike child support, which is based upon established guidelines (for the most part),...