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Spousal Maintenance

Recent Posts in Spousal Maintenance Category

  • What if My Ex Stops Paying Spousal Support?

    If your ex-spouse was ordered to pay spousal support and is now refusing to comply with the order, this is likely putting a huge strain on your finances. Thankfully, you have options to ensure the order is enforced, but it is crucial to act quickly. First, you should consider speaking to your former spouse about the matter. If your ex has a valid reason, such as the loss of a job or a devastating ...
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  • How Does the IRS Treat Alimony Payments?

    The U.S. Congress recently enacted significant tax reforms under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that impacts divorce cases involving spousal maintenance. Most notably, the recent reforms radically change how the IRS treats alimony payments for federal income tax purposes. How Does the IRS Define Alimony? According to the IRS, alimony is “a payment to or for a spouse or former spouse under a divorce or ...
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  • Does Cheating Impact Maintenance in a Kentucky Divorce?

    It’s no secret that a large percentage of marriages are broken up because of infidelity and financial problems. If your marriage has unraveled because one of you cheated, you may be wondering if adultery impacts a spouse’s right to receive maintenance, which other states sometimes call “alimony” or “spousal support.” This is a valid question indeed. In the United States, we have “no-fault” divorce ...
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  • Should I Start Dating during Divorce?

    Divorce can be a lonely, depressing and stressful process, which is why many people take this opportunity to re-enter the dating scene. Although falling in love again can spark happiness and optimism for the future, it is wise to refrain from dating until your divorce has been finalized. Despite the fact that you may believe you are ready to move on, dating during a divorce can have a serious ...
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  • How Remarriage in Kentucky Affects Alimony & Child Support

    Once a divorce is finalized, it is not uncommon for one or both parties to remarry a few years—or a few months—later down the road. It is important to understand that remarriage can affect several aspects of a divorce decree, including alimony and child support . How Remarriage Affects Spousal Support Obligations When a supported spouse remarries, alimony automatically ends. However, it is ...
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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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