Posts in Alimony

In Kentucky, a judge awards alimony based on factors like marriage length, each spouse’s finances, and the higher earner’s ability to pay. Alimony types include temporary, rehabilitative, and permanent. The requesting spouse must prove they lack property and cannot support themselves through work. Kentucky law calls payments to a former spouse for living expenses maintenance, not alimony. Kentucky Revised...

Divorce is an incredibly tumultuous experience, especially when it could force you to lose your financial stability. For men, there is an added concern of whether the family court system will treat them fairly. There are many stereotypes around gender roles in relationships, but legally, men have just as much right to alimony (also known as spousal support) in...

One of the most common concerns for individuals going through a divorce is whether alimony will be part of the divorce agreement. Alimony has two basic purposes: to make sure one spouse does not walk away with all the marital assets and funds and to prevent inequalities in terms of each spouse’s future standard of living. Whether you were...