In divorce, spouses sometimes require an additional influx of income supplied by their ex-spouse as they restart on their own. In Illinois divorce cases, this was once referred to as alimony or spousal support but is now called spousal maintenance.

During the divorce process, spouses who will pay maintenance and those who will receive it often wonder what amount they can expect. Starting January 1, 2019, a change in Illinois law will impact that figure. To ensure you either receive or pay the justified amount, you need a skilled family law attorney, like those at Anderson and Associates, P.C., who can serve as your advocate throughout your divorce proceedings.

Here is a look at how spousal maintenance will be figured starting at the beginning of next year: