In Illinois spousal support disputes, courts often consider more than just your current income. They also look at what you could realistically earn. This is known as your "earning capacity," and it plays a big role when there's a big gap between what someone makes and...
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What does ‘earning capacity’ mean in terms of spousal support disputes in Illinois?
Spousal support disputes in Illinois often involve the concept of "earning capacity." Courts consider more than just a person's current income when deciding support payments. Instead, they evaluate what a spouse could earn based on skills, education, and job...
What does ‘earning capacity’ mean in terms of spousal support disputes in Illinois?
When a couple decides to divorce in Illinois, one of the key issues that may arise is spousal support, also known as alimony. Spousal support is a payment made by one ex-spouse to the other to help maintain their standard of living after the divorce. In determining...
What you need to know about alimony in Illinois
During a divorce, you and your spouse will need to divide your marital property and arrange custody agreements and child support if you have young children. In some cases, one of you may also need to pay alimony to the other. If you are considering a divorce in...