What is the process for modifying orders after your divorce decree has been issued? Is it possible to seek changes to the orders issued by the judge in your divorce case? Are you looking to seek a reduction or an increase in child support, maintenance or hold your former spouse accountable? When a divorce decree...
How Does Your Previous Standard of Living Affect Maintenance
How does your previous standard of living affect maintenance in a Louisville divorce case? How will the standard of living be determined in your case? The standard of living enjoyed by the couple during the course of their marriage is one of the key factors when determining the need for and potential amount of amount...
How will Changes in Income After Your Divorce Affect Maintenance
How will changes in income after your divorce in Jefferson County or Louisville affect your maintenance? While this is a complex legal issue, the short answer is a change in the income of either party may have an effect on maintenance. In some cases it may not. Maintenance is generally intended to ensure former spouses...
How Long Do You Have to Become Self Sufficient After Maintenance is Ordered in Your Case?
How long do you have to become self sufficient after maintenance is ordered in your case? The length of time for a former spouse to become self sufficient is simply an expectation set by the Court during a Jefferson County or Louisville divorce proceeding. The Court’s maintenance order establishes the Court's expectation the spouse receiving...