Determining financial stability during and after a divorce is one of the most critical aspects of family law. Unlike child support, which often relies on specific mathematical calculations, maintenance or spousal support orders in Louisville are not determined by a specific formula. This lack of a rigid structure means that Louisville Family Court Judges possess...
The Difference Between a Temporary or Permanent Maintenance Order
What is the difference between a temporary or permanent maintenance order? How does maintenance work in Kentucky, and how long will it take until you start to receive maintenance? When will the Court issue a temporary or permanent maintenance order? Key Takeaways About the Difference between a Temporary or Permanent Maintenance Order in a Kentucky...
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...
Domestic Violence in a Louisville Divorce Case
What is the impact of domestic violence in a Louisville divorce case? Our clients have many questions about domestic violence, restraining orders and the effect it will have upon child custody and visitation as well as maintenance and other issues in the divorce. The most important issue to address is protection for those enduring domestic...