{"id":1004,"date":"2016-10-27T16:19:14","date_gmt":"2016-10-27T16:19:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.womensfamilylawyers.com\/?page_id=1004"},"modified":"2025-10-13T10:45:23","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T15:45:23","slug":"spousal-support","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.womensfamilylawyers.com\/family-law\/chicago-divorce-lawyers\/spousal-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Spousal Support"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Chicago Spousal Support Attorneys<\/h1>\n
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During your marriage, you may have relied upon both your and your spouse\u2019s income to meet your monthly obligations and pay daily living expenses. Depending on your situation, you may have even sacrificed your own career success to support children<\/a> or other family members. Contemplating a marital separation or going through divorce proceedings, you may have serious concerns about how you will support yourself and maintain your lifestyle on your own. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

At the Women\u2019s Divorce & Family Law Group, our<\/span> Chicago divorce attorneys<\/span><\/a> understand how important spousal support can be in helping you establish your independence and move on with your life. With our experience in Illinois divorce law, we can help guide you in getting the settlement amount you are entitled to.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Determining Spousal Support in Illinois<\/h2>\n

Under the <\/span>Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (750 ILCS 5\/504)<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> maintenance is used in Illinois to describe what was formerly known as alimony. During separation or divorce proceedings, a maintenance award from the court may be sought to order one spouse to pay the other a certain amount in financial support, regardless of marital conduct. In determining whether spousal support is justified in your case, the court will consider numerous factors, including:<\/span><\/p>\n