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...
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...
What is the likelihood of Maintenance After 10 Years of Marriage in a Louisville Divorce?
What is the likelihood of maintenance after 10 Years of marriage in a Louisville divorce? A few decades ago in Kentucky, if the underlying marriage lasted longer than 10 years, maintenance could almost be viewed as a permanent contract of support. Many subsequent Court Cases, Appellate and Supreme Court decisions have had an impact on...