In DuPage County, spousal maintenance, previously called alimony, is financial support that one spouse may be required to pay the other during or after a divorce. Courts don’t automatically award payments just because one spouse earns more than the other. If you think you deserve alimony because you were married for a certain period of time, or if you’re worried you’ll have to pay it because “that’s how divorce works,” you may be surprised.
Mainetenace can affect both spouses’ finanaces for years after a divorce is completed.
Our attorneys can help you evaluate the financial and legal issues involved and determine how maintenance fits into the larger resolution of your divorce.
Whether you are concerned about receiving adequate support or about taking on an unreasonable financial obligation, we can help you understand the factors that may affect your case.
Maintenance is paid for a defined period established by the court
The court may establish a future review date to determine if maintenance should continue
In certain long-term marriages, maintenance may be ordered for an indefinite period
Maintenance cases can present important financial concerns for either spouse. The spouse requesting support may be concerned about maintaining financial stability after the divorce. The potential paying spouse may worry about the amount and length of the obligation.
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