What will determine Maintenance in a Louisville divorce? Divorce often creates inequitable financial challenges for the parties. This is especially true when one of the parties earns more than the other. Kentucky family law provides Maintenance as a way to equalize the opportunity for each party to have the opportunity to financially manage life post-divorce....
How is Maintenance Calculated in a Louisville Divorce?
How is Maintenance calculated in a Louisville divorce case? Unlike child support, where Kentucky has published specific guidelines and calculations, Maintenance or "alimony" as it is often referred to is much more discretionary. This often leads to dispute and expensive litigation as the parties work to protect their interests during a divorce. Even a quick...
Fraud in a Jefferson County Divorce Case
What should you do if you suspect fraud in a Jefferson County divorce case? When a couple file for a divorce the court issues a variety of orders. The former spouses owe a "fiduciary duty" to one another to provide a full, transparent and accurate accounting of all assets, bank and investment accounts, retirement accounts,...
Approval of the Court is required to Relocate with Children After a Louisville Divorce
The approval of our Jefferson County family law Court is required to relocate with children after a Louisville divorce. Generally speaking, once an Louisville divorce is completed, the judge will almost always retain jurisdiction over the case going forward. This applies to all child custody and parenting time issues including relocation and move-away cases. There...