Are there different types of maintenance in a Louisville divorce? What types of maintenance are provided for in Kentucky Family Law and what is the purpose of each form of maintenance? Kentucky’s Family Code provides guidance on when maintenance should be considered in a Louisville divorce case as well as the value and duration of...
Wives Initiate more Divorces than Women in Non-Marital Breakups
It may be surprising for many Kentucky couples that wives initiate more divorces than women in non-marital breakups according to a recent study that was presented to the American Sociological Association. The researchers reported that non-marital breakups are usually gender neutral, but women tend to file for a divorce more often than men in relationships...
Will I Be Awarded Maintenance in My Louisville Divorce?
You may have several questions regarding financial issues associated with getting through the process of a divorce. One of the most common questions we are asked is “Will I be awarded maintenance in my Louisville divorce case?” The question of maintenance essentially comes down to three important issues: the duration of the marriage, the need...
Who Pays Maintenance in a Louisville Divorce
Who pays maintenance in a Louisville divorce and when will our Family Court consider an award for maintenance? Generally speaking, Kentucky Family Law begins with an evaluation of the present income capacity as well as the value of marketable skills for each of the former spouses. Does one spouse earn substantially more than the other?...