Unless you and your spouse are both self-supporting, a large income discrepancy must exist between you. So, during the divorce process, Illinois courts made you, as the higher-earning spouse, pay spousal support or maintenance to ensure that your lesser-earning spouse...
Divorce is a life-changing experience that often requires significant adjustment from both parties. A common concern among separating spouses is the divorce’s impact on their finances, especially for the less-earning and housemaker spouses who rely on their other half...
There was a time you believed your marriage would stand the test of time, so much so that you willingly sacrificed your dreams of building a career to raise your child as a stay-at-home parent. Unfortunately, your marriage eventually breaks down. Now, you’re at the...
Illinois changed its spousal support laws in 2019. Spousal support isn't a given. Whether one partner receives financial assistance often depends on whether they need it to transition back into the workforce. Spousal support calculation It's easy to estimate how much...
When going through a divorce in Illinois, the court will divide your marital assets fairly depending on the circumstances of your marriage. On top of that, they could also award you or ask you to pay alimony. If they do, some factors that might affect the amount...
It is possible to collect Social Security benefits from your ex-spouse in Illinois, but there are a few things you need to know before you do. Here are the basics of collecting these benefits from your former spouse and how they can help you. Qualifying for your ex's...
It's a common misconception that the higher-earning spouse has to pay alimony to the other in a divorce. In some situations, this is true, but if both spouses have jobs and won't struggle financially, then the judge might not see alimony as necessary. Factors...
Alimony payments in Illinois can seem very complicated or hard to obtain. That’s because the Illinois courts have set forth high standards for awarding alimony and how long it should be paid for. Even with the discretion of the court, even the state of Illinois knows...
During a divorce, calculating alimony, child support, and assets can quickly become overwhelming and complicated, especially if you have a complex asset case. If you are in the process of getting a divorce in Illinois, understanding the factors that are often...
Did you know that Illinois recognizes the dissolution of marriages and civil unions as opportunities for awarding spousal support? Moreover, it’s a common misconception that only a husband pays for this. Following is important information regarding spousal maintenance...
