Imagine this: You are making monthly spousal maintenance payments to your former spouse as required by your divorce agreement. You then discover that he or she is living with a new partner. Understandably, you may wonder if you still have to pay spousal maintenance, especially if the couple shares a home, splits expenses, and appears to provide for each other. Since this new relationship has changed your ex’s financial situation, does it justify modifying or terminating support payments?
Many people face this scenario after divorce, and it can raise several questions when long-term maintenance is involved. However, specific situations under Illinois law can allow for a modification or termination of spousal maintenance. A Kane County divorce lawyer can help you understand whether your circumstances meet the legal criteria for modifying maintenance and guide you through the proper steps to request a change.