Maintenance (Alimony) Checklist

The process of divorce can be intimidating. At Stern Mendez in Evanston, Chicago, Lake Forest and Oak Brook, we are dedicated to supporting you and providing clarity throughout the process. That’s why we created this basic overview of the legal process of divorce in Chicago, Illinois and the other suburbs…

During a divorce, it can sometimes be difficult to translate statute and laws into real world examples. This is especially true for maintenance, also known as alimony or spousal support. Figuring out the numbers and specifics during your divorce can add a lot of stress to an already emotional time….

Here is a quick overview of the divorce litigation process in Illinois: You or your partner file a request asking the court to resolve an issue. Both of your lawyers will gather all the information necessary to settle the dispute, then present it before a judge. The judge then rules…

Oftentimes, even if a couple has failed to reach a divorce agreement, they still are willing to communicate to resolve the case. In this instance, it is common for the parties and their attorneys to meet for a settlement conference and attempt to resolve the terms of the divorce out…

The process of divorce does not need to be a drawn-out dispute between the divorcing partners. If a couple has reached an agreement on the terms of the divorce, or wishes to resolve their case amicably, they can avoid court and enter into an uncontested settlement. This is considered an…

As with any divorce, there are many issues that need to be resolved before the dissolution of marriage. With an uncontested divorce, there should be extra care taken to make certain that no potential matter is glossed over for a quick settlement. Stern Mendez created a checklist of common issues…

One of the issues facing a divorcing couple is deciding how their assets and property will be split after the divorce is final. The act of thoroughly and fairly dividing their property in a marital estate is known as property division. The division of property can often be one of…

In many divorce cases, the issue of alimony or spousal support will arise. More formally, this is known as maintenance and is a sum of money paid from one spouse to the other. Maintenance is designed to help the lower-earning spouse maintain the standard of living he or she would have enjoyed if the marriage had not ended.

Monetary issues can often add to the stress of divorce. A often contested issue is maintenance or alimony, which is a sum of money paid from one spouse to the other so the lower-earning spouse may maintain a standard of living he or she would have enjoyed if the marriage…