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...
Resolving Maintenance in a Louisville Divorce
Are you searching for information about resolving maintenance in a Louisville divorce? How is the need for temporary and/or permanent maintenance for a spouse determined and what issues impact the amount of support and its duration? We are often asked how much maintenance our client is going to receive, or similar questions such as how...
How is Temporary Maintenance Determined in a Louisville Divorce?
How is temporary maintenance determined in a Louisville divorce case? What is the difference between a "temporary" order and a "permanent" maintenance order and why does this matter? Lets begin with the second question first. "Temporary" orders are issued by the Judge in your case near the outset of the divorce. These orders are designed...
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,...