Are you wondering how will maintenance be handled in my Louisville divorce? Will you be eligible to receive maintenance (often referred to as "spousal support" or "alimony") or be required to pay it? Unlike child support, which involves a specific calculation based on detailed financial information from each party, the process for determining the need...
Seeking Maintenance Modifications after Your Divorce
Seeking maintenance modifications after your divorce can be a little more challenging than you might think. Our Family Court usually establishes a timeframe for the recipient to become self-sustaining, as well as the types of changes to the "Status Quo" that would warrant a request for post-decree modification involving maintenance, child custody, or child support down...
Does Maintenance End During or After a Louisville Divorce?
One of the questions we are often asked is, "Will there be spousal support or maintenance?" or "Will maintenance end during or after a Louisville divorce?" Under what circumstances is maintenance usually ordered in a Louisville divorce, and when does maintenance come to an end? If the payor experiences a significant change in the earnings...
How is Maintenance Established in a Louisville Divorce?
How is maintenance established in a Louisville divorce case? The determination of maintenance (sometimes referred to as "spousal support" or "alimony") in divorce cases throughout the Louisville area is quite complex. Several factors determine if and when maintenance is to be awarded and the amount and duration of support itself. Some of the questions surrounding...