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Divorce Basics: Maintenance
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Spousal maintenance, commonly known as alimony or spousal support, is one of the most misunderstood aspects of divorce. Many people assume it is automatic, or that it lasts forever. In Kentucky, however, spousal maintenance is far from automatic. What Is Spousal Maintenance? Spousal maintenance is financial support paid by one spouse to the other after…
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Divorce Basics: Status Quo Orders
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If you are just beginning a divorce in Kentucky, you are probably juggling a lot: moving logistics, parenting schedules, and financial uncertainty. One of the first questions many clients ask is, “What happens to everything between now and when the divorce is final?” That period of time can feel unstable and confusing. This is where…
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Divorce Basics: Child Support Modification
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Child support orders are based on the financial and parenting circumstances at the time the court enters them. But life rarely stays the same. Over time, changes in income, expenses, or parenting time may mean that the original child support amount is no longer fair or appropriate. It also may be appropriate to request a…
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Divorce Basics: Child Support
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Child support is one of the most common concerns for parents going through a divorce or separation. In Kentucky, the law requires that both parents contribute to the financial support of their children. Child support is intended to help cover the day-to-day expenses of raising a child, such as housing, food, clothing, and medical care.…
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Divorce Basics: Equitable Division
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How does a Kentucky family court decide who gets what in a divorce? Property division in Kentucky is about classification first, valuation second, and equity last. Kentucky is an “equitable distribution” state. There is no rule that property will automatically be divided 50/50 or according to some other formula. What is equitable? Under KRS 403.190,…
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