We are often asked "Will I get maintenance in my Louisville divorce?" The answer to this question about spousal support or alimony is much more complex than questions surrounding child support. Unlike the Kentucky child support estimation calculator, spousal maintenance is not an immediately calculable number. What is the purpose of maintenance? How long will...
Mediation Can Reduce Three Primary Factors in Divorce: Time, Emotional Stress and Cost
Mediation can reduce three primary factors in divorce - time, emotional stress and cost. You have much more control over your divorce in mediation than you would before a judge so take advantage of the opportunity to manage the process, make some of your own rules and enjoy one of the most beneficial strategies for...
Spousal Maintenance – Temporary or Permanent in Louisville?
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,...
Seeking Modifications to your Louisville Divorce Orders
Are you seeking modifications to your Louisville divorce orders? What must occur for you to successfully pursue a change in orders relating to: spousal maintenance child support child custody or parenting time domestic violence or abuse The answer to your question is actually quite legally complex. The decision of whether or not the Court will...