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),...
How Long Will Maintenance Support Last After Your Louisville Divorce
We are often asked "How long will maintenance support last?" How long does maintenance last after your Louisville divorce? Will it be enough to be able to support a separate household? Questions of maintenance (often referred to as “spousal support” or “alimony”) are not a clearly defined calculation in Kentucky law like the child support...