Alimony

When a judge determines spousal maintenance, they examine your complete financial picture. Whether you are the higher earner or the supported spouse, the same rules apply to both of you. Hence, knowing what courts consider is your first step toward protecting the...

A divorcing couple faces a challenging time filled with emotional and financial turbulence. From negotiating compromises centering on support, property division and parenting plans to structuring the post-divorce finances, both parties will likely feel an enormous...

If you have recently gone through a divorce in Illinois or you are contemplating filing for a divorce, you must understand your rights when it comes to spousal maintenance. Maintenance, which was once called alimony, can determine the lifestyle that you will likely be...

When couples in Illinois get divorced, there are a lot of issues that need to be negotiated and resolved. One such point in question is alimony, also known as spousal support. Alimony is money paid by one spouse to the other on an ongoing basis after a marriage...