How does maintenance work in Kentucky, and how long will it take until you start to receive maintenance? What is the difference between a temporary or permanent maintenance order and can they be changed? Generally speaking, maintenance is sometimes established with a temporary maintenance order, and ultimately replaced by permanent maintenance orders. When will the Court issue...
Wondering If Temporary Maintenance is Likely in Your Louisville Divorce?
You may be wondering if temporary maintenance is likely in your Louisville divorce. What determines the need for temporary maintenance? Here in Kentucky, child support follows specific calculations. Maintenance is not based upon a specific calculator per se. Kentucky Family Law provides the Judge in your case with comprehensive discretion as to the need for...
How Can I Get Maintenance in a Louisville Divorce?
You may be wondering “How can I get maintenance in a Louisville divorce?” Maintenance is usually a tool the Family Court considers to level the financial playing field between the two parties. While child support is fairly straight forward and based upon specific calculations, maintenance is much more vague and legally complex. This is why...
What You Need to Know About Temporary Child Custody in Louisville Divorces
What do you need to know about temporary child custody in a Louisville divorce case? Parents in Kentucky who are in the middle of a separation or divorce may be awarded temporary custody of their children, pending the finalization of the custody agreement. As with all decisions regarding the custody of children our Louisville Family...