Naperville Spousal Support Attorney

Most people who are facing divorce have concerns regarding alimony or spousal support.

 Whether your concerns involve temporary issues, such as maintaining sufficient income throughout the duration of the divorce, or long-term issues, such as being ordered to pay permanent or long-term support, the Naperville alimony attorneys of the Roscich & Martel Law Firm, LLC have the experience and skill to assist you.

At the Roscich & Martel Law Firm, our attorneys can answer your questions and help you understand Illinois alimony laws. We use our experience and passion to guide you through the process of negotiating a reasonable marital settlement agreement. While our focus is on resolving divorce issues amicably, we recognize that this approach does not suit the needs of every client. Therefore, we are always prepared to proceed to trial and advocate for your interests.

Illinois Alimony Laws

Alimony (also known as spousal maintenance) is not awarded to punish one party for wrongful conduct or marital fault. Rather, the goal of alimony is to provide one spouse with the financial support necessary to maintain a similar standard of living or to provide the opportunity for a spouse to obtain employment after a significant period out of the workforce. Although alimony may be ordered either temporarily or permanently, it is uncommon for Illinois family courts to order permanent or long-term spousal support.

In Illinois, there is a formula that determines the amount and duration of alimony payments. However, there is not a straightforward way to determine whether or not to award alimony to one party.

When determining whether to award alimony, the court will evaluate:

• The length of the marriage
• Each spouse’s needs
• Each spouse’s ability to pay

In certain cases, alimony may be offset by allocation of property in a property settlement agreement.

Personalized & Effective Legal Representation Throughout Naperville

Our Naperville family law lawyers understand effective strategies for negotiating property division and alimony agreements. However, as skilled trial lawyers, we also know how to present compelling evidence that supports our client's position on support issues, whether they are pursuing sufficient alimony or challenging the amount of support that has been ordered.