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...
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?...
How Long Do I Have to Pay Maintenance During and After a Louisville Divorce?
One of the most common questions we are asked in a Louisville divorce case is: How long do I have to pay maintenance during and after a Louisville divorce? What is the difference between temporary and permanent maintenance orders? Maintenance has been established by Kentucky Family Law Code to level the financial playing field between...
Maintenance Orders in Louisville
Maintenance orders in Louisville divorce cases are much less of a formula-driven process than child support. Judges have a much broader discretion as to when or if maintenance is to be awarded. The experience and legal skill of the lawyer you select to represent you in your divorce case will have a substantial impact on...