How long can you expect maintenance to last in a Louisville divorce? Generally speaking, a lot will depend upon the length of the underlying marriage. However, there is no specific formula for calculating maintenance under Kentucky Family Law. The law provides the Judge in your case with a long list of factors which must be...
Is There an End to Maintenance During or After a Louisville Divorce?
We are often asked if there is an end to maintenance during or after a Louisville divorce. When and why is maintenance ordered in a divorce and when does it come to an end? If there has been a substantial change in the finances of either the payor or the recipient of maintenance will the...
Does Bankruptcy Discharge Child Support or Maintenance?
Does bankruptcy discharge child support or maintenance? If one of the co-parents after a divorce falls into a serious financial challenge will a bankruptcy affect existing child support or maintenance orders? Orders issued by the Family Court in a divorce case relating to child and maintenance are known collectively as a domestic support obligation. Child...
How Long Do I Have to Pay Maintenance During and After a Louisville Divorce?
One of the most common questions we are asked in a Louisville divorce case is: How long do I have to pay maintenance during and after a Louisville divorce? What is the difference between temporary and permanent maintenance orders? Maintenance has been established by Kentucky Family Law Code to level the financial playing field between...