What impact will remarrying have upon a prior divorce settlement in Louisville or throughout Kentucky? If you or your former spouse remarries it may directly change some of the orders from a prior divorce settlement. Remarrying will absolutely change the financial “status quo” of previous spouses which may require the modification of previous orders. It may also signify an immediate end of some support obligations.
Let’s consider the common example where one former spouse is paying the other maintenance as well as child support.
If the party receiving maintenance remarries the obligation of a former spouse to pay maintenance will in all likelihood terminate on the spot. Spousal support payments in Kentucky almost always end if the former spouse receiving maintenance remarries. This is usually stipulated in the orders issued during the divorce. Neither you nor your former spouse should have to take any legal action.
If the person who is paying maintenance remarries, the obligation to pay maintenance to the former spouse should continue.
What impact will remarrying have upon a prior divorce settlement which ordered child support? Child support payments are based upon the needs and best interests of a child. They are also based upon the concept that both of the child’s parents are basically equally financially responsible for their children. The remarriage of either of that child’s parents will most often not change the existing child support orders.
However, what impact will remarrying have upon a prior divorce settlement if the new spouse is financially strong? What impact will remarriage have upon child support if the person paying child support is now responsible for additional children? In many situations, these questions are compounded by the need to move out of the area or relocate out of Kentucky.
Each situation is unique. Your circumstances will be based upon several factors including, but not limited to:
- The “status quo” at the time of your divorce
- The financial income of all parties
- The original orders issued by the divorce court
- The best interests of children
This is why it is important to contact the experienced Louisville family law attorneys at Dodd & Dodd or call 502-584-1108 to learn more or schedule an appointment. Get sound advice and counsel from experienced Louisville family law attorneys who are highly recommended by former clients and the legal industry.
