In Illinois, the duration of alimony, or spousal maintenance, depends on the marriage's duration. In a marriage of under 5 years, maintenance payments last for 20% of the marriage's length. For a 9-10 year marriage, alimony payments last 40% of the marriage's length.
40% of the high earner's net monthly income minus 50% of the low earner's net monthly income. For instance, if Spouse A earns $5,000 per month and Spouse B earns $2,500 per month, temporary spousal support might be calculated as follows: 40% of $5,000 = $2,000. 50% of $2,500 = $1,250.
In Illinois, alimony is not guaranteed and is awarded on a case-by-case basis. ing to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (IMDMA), courts must consider the following statutory factors when determining eligibility for alimony: Length of the marriage. Standard of living established during marriage.
Eligibility for Alimony in Illinois Standard of living established during marriage. Age, health, employability, and educational level of each spouse. Earning capacity and ability to become self-supporting for the spouse seeking maintenance. Property, including marital and non-marital assets, divided between spouses.
A spouse may be disqualified from receiving alimony if it's determined that they have ample resources to support themselves or if the marriage was of a very short duration. Other specifics may include the discovery of a spouse's non-monetary contributions or any valid agreement between the parties.
Permanent Alimony This alimony is a financial support award that continues for the remainder of the recipient's life. However, it is available only in cases where a marriage lasted for at least 20 years.
Married five years or less: 1 year of spousal support. Married five to 10 years: 1.5 years to 4 years of spousal support. Married 10 to 20 years: 4.5 years to 16 years of spousal support. Married for more than 20 years: Spousal support may be indefinite.
Illinois' Spousal Maintenance Formula Take 33.3% of the payor's net annual income. Subtract 25% of the recipient's net annual income. The difference is the annual maintenance amount.