Is your spousal maintenance temporary or permanent and what is the difference between the two? Does "permanent" mean "until death or remarriage?" Kentucky has very specific statutes which govern divorce and the the question of whether or not the Court will order spousal maintenance, often referred to as alimony. If it is to be awarded,...
The Amount of Maintenance Can Have a Lot to Do With Lifestyle
The amount of maintenance can have a lot to do with lifestyle of the former spouses during the marriage as well as the ability of each spouse to achieve gainful, long term employment. Our Louisville Family Courts absolutely take these issues into account when considering temporary or permanent maintenance orders during or after a Louisville...
How Maintenance Will Be Determined in a Louisville Divorce
Are you wondering how maintenance will be determined in a Louisville divorce? Will you have to pay or be eligible to receive maintenance in your case? What are the factors that determine the qualification for, amount and duration of maintenance in a Louisville divorce case? Unlike child support, Kentucky does not have a guideline calculator,...
Determining Temporary and Permanent Maintenance in a Louisville Divorce
What are some of the factors which must be considered when determining temporary and permanent maintenance in a Louisville divorce case? One of the most common issues we are asked about during consultations with a divorce client is the subject of maintenance. Will maintenance be ordered in your case? What is the difference between temporary...