There are three types of spousal maintenance, also known as alimony, that may be awarded in Illinois; temporary, rehabilitative and permanent alimony. Temporary spousal maintenance can be requested while a divorce case is pending so that a supported spouse can stay financially afloat during the divorce process. The court will evaluate each spouse’s income to…Read More
Lump Sum Spousal Maintenance Offers
Permanent periodic spousal support is often awarded when a couple is married for many years before the divorce and the lesser earning spouse is unable to achieve a lifestyle comparable to the one enjoyed during the marriage. This is often the case when one spouse gives up a career to raise children for many years…Read More
‘Manimony’ aka Alimony for Men
As women’s career opportunities increase and their earnings become greater, they may be on the hook to pay alimony to their ex following a divorce. In a sign of the times, ‘manimony’ is on the rise, a nickname used to describe the rise of alimony payments made to men. In 1979, the general notion that…Read More
Divorcing Stay-At-Home-Parents Need Alimony to Bridge Gap
Despite the common perception that women make out better than men in a divorce proceeding, the truth is that they typically see a reduction in income when a marriage ends, whereas men often see an increase. The main reason is that many women (and sometimes men) put their career on hold to raise kids, making…Read More
