Experienced lawyer to answer your questions about maintenance (formerly known as alimony or spousal support)
To find out more about the divorce process in Illinois and to speak with an experienced divorce lawyer who will fight for your family's future, contact us now to schedule your free, 30 minute consultation.
Serving the following localities: Kane County: Algonquin, Aurora, North Aurora, Batavia, Barrington, Lake in the Hills, Burlington, Plato, Sleepy Hollow, Gilberts, Geneva, St. Charles, South Elgin, Elgin, Wasco, LaFox, Elburn, Maple Park, , Lily Lake, Virgil, Rutland, Wayne, Huntley, Hinckley, Kaneville, Sugar Grove, Big Rock, Pingree Grove, Hampshire, Carpentersville, West Dundee, Campton Hills and Montgomery, . Kendall County: Little Rock, Plano, Newark, Oswego, and Yorkville.
Maintenance
(Alimony or
Spousal Support)
In the past, maintenance (formerly known as alimony) was paid by the husband to the wife in an effort to stabilize the lesser earning party’s living situation. As society has evolved the traditional maintenance situation is no longer the default during divorce. Recent changes to Illinois family law has set the calculation of maintenance using a statutory formula based on several factors.
To properly calculate maintenance you must rely upon an experienced lawyer who will work diligently to determine what, if any, maintenance would be appropriate.
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Attorney Warren G. Sylvester is a knowledgeable lawyer with 20+ years experience in family law. Thoroughly familiar with the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act and the recent changes thereto, Mr. Sylvester knows when a modification support is necessary and he is driven to resolve his client's support issues as amicable as possible without forsaking his client's best interest. He is a lawyer fighting for your family's future.
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Time and financial situations may require enforcement of a maintenance order, or a modification / termination of maintenance. Our firm can assist in determining the best avenue to enforce or petition the Court to change maintenance obligations.