You may have several questions regarding financial issues associated with getting through the process of a divorce. One of the most common questions we are asked is “Will I be awarded maintenance in my Louisville divorce case?” The question of maintenance essentially comes down to three important issues: the duration of the marriage, the need...
Who Pays Maintenance in a Louisville Divorce
Who pays maintenance in a Louisville divorce and when will our Family Court consider an award for maintenance? Generally speaking, Kentucky Family Law begins with an evaluation of the present income capacity as well as the value of marketable skills for each of the former spouses. Does one spouse earn substantially more than the other?...
Understanding Maintenance in Louisville
Understanding maintenance in Louisville requires experience and a thorough understanding of Kentucky family law. Maintenance is much less of a formula-driven process than child support here in Louisville and throughout Kentucky. Judges have a much broader discretion as to when or if maintenance is to be awarded. The experience and expertise of the lawyer you...
Can a New Relationship Affect Existing Louisville Maintenance Orders
We are often asked can a new relationship affect existing Louisville maintenance orders? If the recipient of maintenance decides to live with move in with a new partner will it affect impact the need for or amount of the maintenance in their case? The only consistent fact regarding maintenance cases is that each party is...