5 Alimony Secrets Your Ex Hopes You Never Learn - #25

Are you confused about Illinois alimony or spousal maintenance and wondering what you might owe or receive in your divorce? In this episode, Sterling Hughes attorneys Katie VanDeusen and Jacqueline McClellan explain Illinois spousal support or maintenance law, including the three types of support, how judges make determinations, and strategic considerations. 

We talk about:

• Three types of Illinois spousal support: fixed term, indefinite, and reviewable
• How judicial discretion allows deviation from statutory formulas based on circumstances
• Why earning more doesn't automatically mean paying spousal support
• Strategic alternatives including maintenance buyouts and property division offsets

Listen in for practical guidance on understanding Illinois spousal support calculations, modification rules, and negotiation strategies. These insights will help you make informed decisions about spousal support while protecting your financial interests during and after divorce proceedings.