Alimony & Maintenance Lawyers in Chicago Illinois

Many factors are considered to determine whether maintenance is appropriate, such as:

If it is determined that a party is a maintenance candidate, the court must follow a formula to determine both the amount and the duration. The amount is based on the net income of each party, and the duration is based on the length of the marriage. Although the court has the discretion to deviate from these formulas, there must be a reason to deviate upward or downward. For example, the court could find that a party could be earning a higher income and impute a higher income to them when calculating the amount of maintenance.

Many issues can arise when contesting maintenance. Parties often dispute the reasons that one party is unemployed or underemployed, past agreements during the marriage, and the resources and needs of each party. Whether maintenance is being litigated in court or negotiated in settlement discussions, the family law attorneys at Abramovitch Blalock & McKinnon will present all facts that support your case and help you achieve the best possible outcome.