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  • Am I Entitled to Spousal Support?

    In the state of Kentucky, spousal support laws are very rigid. In fact, judges will not grant spousal support unless you meet one of two conditions: either you do not have adequate resources to support yourself financially, or you are responsible for a child who needs extra care, preventing you from working outside the home. If you don’t meet these requirements, you may be unable to receive ...
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  • Types of Spousal Support

    If you are about to move forward with a divorce, one of the issues you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse will face during proceedings is spousal support , or alimony, which is a type of financial support your ex might be awarded as part of the divorce settlement. There is more than one type of spousal support and the one you or your ex receives will depend on your specific circumstances. It is also ...
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  • Types of Spousal Maintenance in Kentucky

    “Do I have to pay alimony?” We get this common question from a number of clients who are concerned about the consequences of their divorce. Unfortunately the answer is rarely straightforward, as the circumstances of your divorce will influence your judge’s ultimate decision. Additionally, there are five different types of spousal maintenance (the legal term for alimony in Kentucky law), and you ...
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