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,...
The Amount of Maintenance Can Have a Lot to Do With Lifestyle
The amount of maintenance can have a lot to do with lifestyle of the former spouses during the marriage as well as the ability of each spouse to achieve gainful, long term employment. Our Louisville Family Courts absolutely take these issues into account when considering temporary or permanent maintenance orders during or after a Louisville...