Spousal Support After the Marriage Ends | Geneva Spousal Maintenance Attorney
Marriages often end with the divorcing parties on differing financial footing. Frequently, one party has financial advantages that the other lacks.
Divorce courts have long recognized spousal support — also known as alimony or spousal maintenance — as a way of financially compensating the poorer spouse for this inequity.
I am Kevin W. Thomas, a St. Charles, Illinois, spousal support lawyer. I assist divorcing couples in resolving spousal support concerns, whether through negotiation, mediation or litigation in court. If you need a child custody or child support lawyer, contact me online or by calling 630-485-8012. Let me resolve your spousal support issues.
Illinois Spousal Support Factors | St. Charles Alimony Attorney
When possible, I advise my clients to settle their alimony issues out of court, because it gives them more control over the decision while potentially saving significant amounts of time and money.
It can be difficult to predict how much a divorce court may grant in spousal support. Judges decide on spousal support depending on several factors, including the parties' respective:
- Ages
- Health
- Marriage length
- Shared minor children
- Current earnings and expenses
- Financial histories
- Educational levels
- Employability
Bridging the Income Gap | Geneva Alimony Lawyer
Often, alimony awards rely on which divorcing party makes most money and which spouse has the greatest need. If both parties are employed and have similar incomes and assets, a divorce court may be reluctant to award alimony.
There are exceptions. If one party has a job while the other does not, if one party has significantly fewer assets than the other party, or if one party has been primarily responsible for parenting the children from the marriage, a strong argument for spousal support can be made.
As your attorney, I can discuss your situation with you, research the facts, and either negotiate for alimony or pursue it in court. I can also help you to pursue an enforcement action for any unpaid spousal support judgments that may be due to you, or seek a spousal support modification if your or your ex-spouse's personal or material circumstances change significantly.
Alimony Modifications
People remarry. People relocate. People obtain and lose jobs. If your or your ex-spouse's economic or personal circumstances change significantly, I may be able to help you secure a modification of your spousal support terms.
The Law Office of Kevin W. Thomas is familiar with spousal support and support modifications as they occur in Illinois. My extensive trial experience and mediation training enables me to effectively represent my clients' interests in negotiations or in court.
Contact Attorney Kevin W. Thomas Today | St. Charles, Illinois | 630-485-8012
I understand that divorcing spouses and their families need help in achieving the spousal and child support levels they need in their daily lives.
For more information or to schedule an initial free consultation with a lawyer, contact me online today or by calling 630-485-8012.
Kevin W. Thomas: A Family Attorney Who Understands Your Needs
