We are often asked "How long will maintenance support last?" How long does maintenance last after your Louisville divorce? Will it be enough to be able to support a separate household? Questions of maintenance (often referred to as “spousal support” or “alimony”) are not a clearly defined calculation in Kentucky law like the child support...
Kentucky Process for Evaluating and Calculating Maintenance
What is the process for evaluating and calculating maintenance in a Louisville or Jefferson County divorce? When two people legally separate or divorce, the court is concerned about establishing a fairly equal financial playing field for both parties. As a result, temporary and/or permanent maintenance could be a part of your divorce process. Although this...
How is Maintenance Calculated in a Louisville Divorce?
How is Maintenance calculated in a Louisville divorce case? Unlike child support, where Kentucky has published specific guidelines and calculations, Maintenance or "alimony" as it is often referred to is much more discretionary. This often leads to dispute and expensive litigation as the parties work to protect their interests during a divorce. Even a quick...