Many Illinois couples live together without ever tying the knot, but it is important to understand that there are legal protections that only come
When Can Rehabilitative Spousal Maintenance Be Modified?
Unless stated otherwise, Illinois spousal maintenance may be modified when either party has a significant change in circumstances such as a
How to Avoid Paying Spousal Maintenance in a Divorce
If you and your spouse are divorcing and you are the spouse who either brings in all or most of the income, you may be dreading the fact that you may
Cohabitation Ends Alimony
Under Illinois law spousal maintenance ends upon the death of either party, the remarriage of the recipient, or if the party receiving maintenance
Tax Deductions for Alimony Payments Disappear Under New Law
New tax laws are about to change the way alimony/spousal support are taxed, ratcheting up the cost to payers. Current law surrounding spousal support
Tax Consequences of Illinois Spousal Maintenance
If you divorced in 2017 and spousal maintenance was ordered, both you and your ex's taxes will be affected. If you have been awarded Illinois spousal
Illinois Alimony
Illinois Alimony (spousal maintenance) is not always just a matter of a check in the mail. In fact, there are many different types of alimony which
Wage Garnishment as a Tool to Enforce Illinois Child Support and Alimony Payments
If your ex-spouse fails to make court ordered child support or alimony (spousal maintenance) payments, the court may garnish their wages (750 ILCS 28/
How is Alimony Calculated in Illinois?
In order to determine what, if any, alimony aka spousal maintenance will be awarded in an Illinois divorce, the court will consider various