How are temporary and permanent maintenance awards determined in Louisville family law courts? One of the primary factors in maintenance is the “standard of living” enjoyed by the couple during the course of their marriage. This is established in Kentucky family law which gives the court the authority to order one party to pay for the support of the other …
What is the Difference Between Temporary and Permanent Maintenance Orders
What is the difference between temporary and permanent maintenance orders in a Louisville divorce case? What do you need to immediately know about temporary orders? Will temporary orders affect the permanent orders ultimately issued in your case? The party who initially files the divorce petition may request initial orders from the judge regarding matters such as child custody and parenting …
Is Spousal Maintenance Temporary or Permanent in Louisville?
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 next question is often “Is spousal maintenance temporary or permanent in Louisville divorce decrees?” Our family law and divorce courts here in Louisville will ask two …