Illinois Alimony Calculator 2026

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📍 Illinois (IL) Limited 33.3% payor net minus 25% payee net (statutory)
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Illinois Alimony Law Overview

Illinois has a statutory maintenance formula under 750 ILCS 5/504. The formula applies when the combined gross income is under $500,000. Amount and duration are both calculated by statute, making Illinois one of the most predictable states for alimony.

Formula & Calculation Approach

Amount: 33.3% of payor net income minus 25% of payee net income. The result cannot cause the payee to receive more than 40% of the combined net income. Duration multipliers: 0.20 for marriages under 5 years, scaling to 1.0 for marriages of 20+ years.

Duration Rules in Illinois

Statutory: multiply years married by a factor — 0.20 for 0-5 years; 0.32 for 5-6 years; increasing to 1.0 for 20+ years which means indefinite.

Illinois at a Glance

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Typical Illinois Estimate Ranges

Low / Conservative
22%
of income difference
Average (AAML)
30%-20%
payor gross minus payee gross
High / State Max
33%
of income difference

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Next Steps in Illinois

  • 📋 Document all income sources
  • 👴 Consult a Illinois family law attorney
  • 🤝 Consider mediation to reduce costs
  • 📄 Gather 2-3 years of tax returns
⚠️ Disclaimer: These estimates are based on general formulas and Illinois law guidelines. Actual alimony awards vary. Not legal advice.

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Illinois courts apply state law uniformly across counties. Whether you are in Chicago, Aurora, or Joliet, the calculator above gives you a IL-specific estimate. Select your city below.

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Illinois Alimony FAQ

Illinois statute: 33.3% of payor's net income minus 25% of payee's net income, capped so payee does not exceed 40% of combined net income.
Duration is also statutory: multiply the years married by a factor ranging from 0.20 for 0-5 year marriages to 1.0 for 20+ year marriages which means indefinite support.
The combined income threshold for the formula is $500,000. Above that, courts exercise discretion.
Yes. Maintenance can be modified or terminated upon a substantial change in circumstances.

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