Spousal maintenance is commonly referred to as alimony, and is financial support paid by one party to the other. The courts examine a wide range of factors in the determination of spousal support amounts and durations. An experienced Cook County spousal support attorney can answer your questions in greater detail.
At the Northbrook Law Offices of Edward I. Stein, we have helped countless couples as they struggle through the divorce process. We are skilled mediators as well as accomplished trial lawyers, and our clients appreciate our knowledge of the law.
When either spouse seeks spousal maintenance, the court evaluates a number of factors, including:
- Income and property of each party
- Needs of each party
- Present and future earning capacity of each party
- Any impairment of the present and future earning capacity of the party seeking maintenance
- Time necessary to enable the party seeking maintenance to acquire appropriate education, training and employment
- Standard of living established during the marriage
- Duration of the marriage
- Age and physical and emotional condition of both parties
In Illinois, spousal maintenance can be either temporary or permanent. After the divorce judgment, spousal support can be modified based on the changing needs of either the payor or the payee. Don't hesitate to schedule a consultation with a Cook County attorney at our office to learn more about the specifics of divorce and spousal maintenance.
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If you have questions regarding spousal support or alimony, contact the Law Offices of Edward I. Stein to schedule a consultation. In addition to our main office in Northbrook, we maintain offices in Deerfield, Skokie and Chicago for use by appointment. Call us at 847-480-9090 or contact us via this website.