Long-Term Alimony Lawyer Representing Clients in DuPage County
Just as money can be an issue for couples during a marriage, it should come as no surprise that money is often the cause of angry disputes during a divorce. Issues related to spousal support can be especially contentious, especially when the payments could potentially last a lifetime. Sometimes, a perosn may believe that they have financially supported their spouse throughout the marriage and should not have to continue to do so. At the same time, the other spouse may believe that he or she should be compensated for non-monetary contributions and sacrifices that he or she made during the marriage. To ensure that these issues will be handled correctly, it is important to understand how Illinois law addresses long-term spousal maintenance.
The alimony lawyers at Andrew Cores Family Law Group have the experience to assist you in cases that involve long-term spousal maintenance or support. Our attorneys have extensive experience representing individuals who are seeking spousal maintenance as well as those who are contesting it.
What Will Long-Term Maintenance Mean for You?
There is a statutory formula that is usually used to determine spousal support in Illinois, and calculations will take the incomes of the parties and the length of the marriage into account. The law, however, also provides judges in family law cases with considerable flexibility and discretion when making decisions related to spousal maintenance. An experienced lawyer can help make effective arguments for why spousal support is or is not appropriate, ensuring that all of the proper factors are considered by a judge.
In most cases, fixed-term spousal support will be awarded. In these situations, payments will last for a limited period of time, which will be determined based on the total amount of time a couple was married. However, there are certain situations where indefinite spousal support may be appropriate. In general, indefinite maintenance may be awarded if a couple was married for 20 years or more or if one spouse is unable to earn a living and support themselves due to disabilities, advanced age, or a lack of work experience. Indefinite maintenance will not have an end date, but it may terminate when one of the following occurs:
- The spouse receiving the maintenance remarries.
- The spouse receiving the maintenance lives with another person in a continuing, conjugal basis.
- Either spouse dies.
Contact Our DuPage County Spousal Maintenance Attorneys
At Andrew Cores Family Law Group, our attorneys can help you understand whether you may qualify to receive spousal support or whether you may be required to make payments to your spouse. We will make sure all issues related to spousal maintenance will be addressed correctly during your case, and we will advocate for solutions that will protect your financial interests. To schedule a free consultation, please call 630-407-1225 or contact us online.
