Are you wondering how maintenance will be determined in a Louisville divorce? Will you have to pay or be eligible to receive maintenance in your case? What are the factors that determine the qualification for, amount and duration of maintenance in a Louisville divorce case? Unlike child support, Kentucky does not have a guideline calculator, per se, when it comes …
Determining Temporary and Permanent Maintenance in a Louisville Divorce
What are some of the factors which must be considered when determining temporary and permanent maintenance in a Louisville divorce case? One of the most common issues we are asked about during consultations with a divorce client is the subject of maintenance. Will maintenance be ordered in your case? What is the difference between temporary and permanent orders of maintenance? …
Determining Permanent Maintenance in a Louisville Divorce
What are the factors for determining permanent maintenance in a Louisville divorce? The firs concept to cover here is the difference between “temporary” maintenance orders and “permanent” maintenance orders. Temporary orders are issued by the Court usually at the outset of the case or early in the divorce process. Temporary orders exist until they are replaced by “permanent” orders. Permanent …
The Issue of Maintenance in a Louisville Divorce
We are often asked about the issue of maintenance in a Louisville divorce. Will I (receive or have to pay) maintenance? How is the amount and duration of maintenance determined? What is the difference between temporary and permanent orders of maintenance? The central questions of maintenance revolve around the need of the recipient and the ability of the other party …
Spousal Maintenance Factors in a Louisville Divorce
What are the spousal maintenance factors in a Louisville divorce case? How and when will maintenance be ordered? What is the difference between a “temporary” order and a “post divorce” or “permanent” order? There are far too many spousal maintenance factors in a Louisville divorce to list here, and there is no specific calculation or formula for the Judge in …
What Do You Need to Know About Maintenance Prior to a Divorce in Louisville
What do you need to know about maintenance prior to a divorce in Louisville? If you are considering a divorce you are probably wondering about the issue of maintenance, when it is awarded, how much it’s going to be and how long it will last. While these are all important questions the reality is maintenance is not a precise mathematical …
How Long Does Permanent Maintenance Last After a Louisville Divorce?
How long does permanent maintenance last after a Louisville divorce? Kentucky family law generally classifies maintenance as temporary, rehabilitative or permanent. However, it is important to know that “permanent” in the case of maintenance does not mean “forever.” This concept is a bit misleading and it is important to understand the nature of maintenance and how and when it ends. …
Are There Different Types of Maintenance in a Louisville Divorce
Are there different types of maintenance in a Louisville divorce? What types of maintenance are provided for in Kentucky Family Law and what is the purpose of each form of maintenance? Kentucky’s Family Code provides guidance on when maintenance should be considered in a Louisville divorce case as well as the value and duration of the payments. Unlike child support, …
Who Pays Maintenance in a Louisville Divorce
Who pays maintenance in a Louisville divorce and when will our Family Court consider an award for maintenance? Generally speaking, Kentucky Family Law begins with an evaluation of the present income capacity as well as the value of marketable skills for each of the former spouses. Does one spouse earn substantially more than the other? The next questions relating to …
Is There an End to Maintenance During or After a Louisville Divorce?
We are often asked if there is an end to maintenance during or after a Louisville divorce. When and why is maintenance ordered in a divorce and when does it come to an end? If there has been a substantial change in the finances of either the payor or the recipient of maintenance will the amount of the support change? …