Aggressive Spousal Support & Alimony Attorneys in Bloomington, IL

Our attorneys have over 50 years of combined experience in divorce and family law. Our familiarity with the local courts is a key advantage to clients because there are no statutory guidelines – spousal maintenance awards can vary from judge to judge.

Our job is to give the court an accurate picture of the parties’ finances and other factors. The judge considers income disparity, sources of income, education and employability, age, health, the standard of living during the marriage, and sacrifices such as putting the other party through college or staying home to raise children.

The court may award temporary maintenance while the divorce is pending to ensure that a disadvantaged spouse can make ends meet and afford legal representation. Spousal maintenance after divorce is typically rehabilitative – a few years of support to return to school or establish financial independence. However, the court may award permanent maintenance (alimony) in longer-term marriages, which will continue until remarriage or death.

We Look Out for Your Financial Security After Divorce

Whether you are seeking or challenging an award of spousal maintenance or need to modify your maintenance, we endeavor to help you reach your goal. In appropriate cases, the issue can be negotiated out of court as part of the overall divorce settlement rather than taking your chances with a trial before a judge.