Friendly And Caring Kentucky Child And Spousal Support Assistance
At Gatlin Voelker, we understand the complexities that can surface regarding child and spousal support during a divorce. Our child support attorneys and spousal support attorneys have over 50 years of combined experience in family law. They are committed to building lasting relationships with clients. Our team is accessible 24/7, ensuring you have support whenever you need it. We are relatable and neighborly, and genuinely care about helping you achieve the outcome that you and your children need. Based in Covington, our law firm serves Northern Kentucky and Ohio with dedication and care.
How Child Support Works In Kentucky
Child support is a financial obligation that one parent pays to the other. It goes toward covering the costs of raising a child. In Kentucky, child support is mandatory in divorce cases to ensure that the custodial parent can meet the child’s needs. Typically, child support lasts until the child turns 18 or graduates from high school – whichever comes later. Having a child and spousal support attorney means that you have an advocate on your side to calculate child support accurately. They can help impute income and ensure that calculations reflect your financial situation and the child’s needs.
Understanding Spousal Support: What To Know
Spousal support is sometimes also called alimony. It is a form of financial assistance that one spouse pays to the other after the dissolution of marriage. It aims to keep the lower earning spouse in the standard of living that they enjoyed during the marriage. In Kentucky, the court calculates spousal support based on several factors, including:
- The duration of the marriage
- Each spouse’s income
- Each spouse’s contribution to the marriage
The duration of spousal support varies in each case. It can be temporary or long term, depending on the circumstances. To get a better chance of receiving enough alimony or making sure you do not have to pay too much, you should have representation from a family law attorney.
Talk To A Child And Spousal Support Lawyer For More Help
Our capable family law attorneys will stand with you through the complexities of child and spousal support with care and dedication. Contact us at +1-859-535-0155 or send us an email to schedule a consultation with us.