MAINTENANCE

In a divorce, courts usually determine that one spouse is better prepared for life on their own, and it may be that that spouse is asked to help their former partner financially for a period. Maintenance, sometimes called spousal support, may be a necessary part of a divorce proceeding. At the Law Office of Raleigh D. Kalbfleisch, we tackle a variety of issues associated with maintenance, enforcement, and modification of a maintenance order.

Illinois courts have a mathematical formula regarding how support is paid by the party that owes support. First, the courts make a determination regarding whether support is even appropriate. If so, the court will look at several factors to decide how much support is to be paid. Factors include the length of time married, the status of each party, and their income.

As with other issues in a marital separation, it may be in the parent’s best interests to come to an agreement regarding maintenance before the divorce begins or goes in front of a judge. We will help you make the best argument for or against support using the facts of your situation as a guide. We will negotiate from a position of strength in making your best case.

If you are a resident of Illinois, including DuPage, Cook, Kane, Will, DeKalb and Kendall Counties and are in need of a Maintenance or spousal support attorney, contact us at the Law Office of Raleigh D. Kalbfleisch.