Maintenance orders in Louisville divorce cases are much less of a formula-driven process than child support. Judges have a much broader discretion as to when or if maintenance is to be awarded. The experience and legal skill of the lawyer you select to represent you in your divorce case will have a substantial impact on...
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...
Temporary or Permanent Maintenance Order
How does maintenance work in Kentucky, and how long will it take until you start to receive maintenance? What is the difference between a temporary or permanent maintenance order and can they be changed? Generally speaking, maintenance is sometimes established with a temporary maintenance order, and ultimately replaced by permanent maintenance orders. When will the Court issue...
Can You Modify Maintenance When You Retire?
Can you modify maintenance when you retire in Louisville? When long-term maintenance is ordered in a divorce case here in the Louisville area, it is usually based on a higher earner supporting a former spouse with less earning ability. While it is less common these days, long-term maintenance is usually ordered when the underlying marriage...