Illinois Spousal Maintenance Attorneys Who Care
Spousal support, commonly referred to as “spousal maintenance” in Illinois, is financial assistance ordered by the court to help one spouse maintain financial stability after a divorce. The Prairie State law recognizes various types of spousal maintenance aimed to help ensure fairness, particularly when one spouse has relied on the other for financial support during the marriage. However, navigating these laws can be challenging without reliable legal assistance.
Bruckert, Behme & Long, P.C., serving O’Fallon, New Baden and the Metro East area since 1999, brings over four decades of combined experience to guide you through maintenance determinations. Our attorneys take time to understand your unique situation, explaining your options in clear terms while protecting your financial interests during this challenging transition.
Types Of Spousal Maintenance In Illinois
The court may award different forms of maintenance based on your specific circumstances:
- Temporary maintenance: Financial support provided during divorce proceedings to maintain stability until the final judgment
- Fixed-term maintenance: Support granted for a predetermined period, often to help the receiving spouse gain financial independence
- Permanent maintenance: Long-term support typically awarded after lengthy marriages or when one spouse faces significant barriers to self-sufficiency
- Reviewable maintenance: Support that can be adjusted based on future changes in circumstances
Our lawyers can assess your situation and develop an approach that addresses your immediate and long-term needs.
Factors Affecting Spousal Support In Illinois
Illinois law establishes specific guidelines to help ensure fair financial support between former spouses, taking into account factors like:
- Length of the marriage
- Each spouse’s current and potential income
- Standard of living established during marriage
- Age and health of both parties
- Contributions to the marriage, including homemaking
- The time needed for education or training to become self-sufficient
- Tax implications of maintenance payments
Regardless, securing appropriate maintenance requires a strategic legal presentation of these factors.
Protecting Your Financial Interests
Financial stability after divorce starts with understanding your rights and options under Illinois law. Rather than trying to navigate complex maintenance calculations and negotiations alone, partnering with an experienced family law attorney like ours gives you the advantage of proven legal guidance.
Our experience in family law helps ensure that all relevant angles of your case receive proper legal consideration.
Contact Us Today
Bruckert, Behme & Long, P.C.‘s goal is simple: to provide you with the legal support you need for a fair and just outcome. Dial 618-589-1152 or email for a consultation at our O’Fallon or New Baden office.