A Kentucky Family Court recently rejected a former husband's modification of maintenance request due to bad faith and an attempt to manipulate business ownership to hide "income." The former husband owned a business which provided a $50,000 per year salary and an additional $200,000+ in business income annually. He had been originally ordered to pay...
When is it Appropriate to Seek a Post Decree Modification of Child Support in Louisville?
When is it appropriate for a parent to seek a post decree modification of child support in Louisville? Our Family Courts are far too busy to hear every potential child support or child custody modification case. Our Family Courts have established requirements which must be met prior to the filing of a post decree modification...
Post Divorce Decree Modifications to Child Custody or Maintenance in Louisville
How do you get maintenance, child support or child custody and parenting time orders modified after a divorce decree in Louisville? Generally speaking, in order to consider post divorce decree modifications to child custody or maintenance in Louisville the Court will be looking for what is legally described as a "significant change in the Status...
Can You Reduce or Eliminate Maintenance in Jefferson County?
Can you reduce or eliminate maintenance in Jefferson County? The recent impact of COVID-19 on the local business marital has affected the income of many households here in Louisville and Jefferson County. How will a layoff, furlough or the loss of a job affect your maintenance obligations? Many people incorrectly believe that once a judge...