Spousal maintenance, commonly known as alimony, is money that one spouse is ordered to pay the other during or after a divorce. Maintenance is not automatic. Courts decide whether a spouse will pay it to the other, and how much it will be, based on several factors detailed below.
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How Is Spousal Maintenance Determined?
Illinois courts consider whether one party should receive spousal maintenance by reviewing the factors listed in the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Important factors include: