Understanding Post-Divorce Alimony in Kentucky Alimony, also known as spousal support or maintenance, is a financial payment made by one ex-spouse to another following a divorce. In Kentucky, alimony is governed by Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) 403.200. It's intended to help a former spouse become self-sufficient, considering factors like the length of the marriage, the financial resources of each spouse, and the standard of living established during the marriage. Types of Alimony in Kentucky: ✔️ Temporary Alimony: Paid during the divorce proceedings. ✔️ Rehabilitative Alimony: Awarded for a specific period to allow the recipient spouse to acquire education, training, or employment skills to become self-supporting. This is the most common type in Kentucky. ✔️ Permanent Alimony (Maintenance): Less common, awarded when the recipient spouse is unable to become self-supporting due to age, disability, or other significant factors. While termed "perma...