Posts in Alimony

In Kentucky, maintenance is not automatic. A court awards maintenance only if a spouse lacks sufficient property to meet reasonable needs and cannot support themselves through appropriate employment. Courts prioritize rehabilitation toward self-sufficiency and evaluate marriage length, financial resources, and marital standard of living. Maintenance ends upon remarriage or the death of either party. Kentucky law calls payments to...

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...