Alimony exists to reduce the potential of poverty following a divorce. People may have some confusion about how spousal payments work or who may have to pay. All divorcing couples should understand the reasons for alimony and if they may qualify as a recipient or...
There is a lot of planning that goes into having the wedding of your dreams. But before you cut the cake, here are a few legal tips you might want to know about. Talk About Your Financial And Personal Goals Before The Wedding Once you get engaged, your whole focus...
There are other options available to you besides divorce litigation. Alternative approaches that allow spouses to stay outside of court and end their marriage through negotiations are mediation and collaborative divorce. These two methods share many similarities...
Alimony, also called “maintenance” in Kentucky, is money paid by one spouse (the “paying spouse”) to the other spouse (the “supported spouse”) as part of a divorce order. In Kentucky, the purpose of alimony is to prevent...
If you are planning on getting married a prenuptial agreement may be something you want, but afraid to ask for. A prenuptial agreement is something that some people are hesitant to ask for in fear that it will create a lack of trust. You enter a marriage in hopes of...
Divorce is never easy — it’s just as stressful whether you are in your 20’s, 50’s, or 60’s. Sadly, not all marriages are destined to last forever and getting divorced when you are older can prove to be just as challenging as a young couple. A...
