Illinois Spousal Maintenance Case Law

Illinois Appellate Court Decisions on Spousal Support Awards

Illinois uses a statutory formula for maintenance calculations under 750 ILCS 5/504. These appellate decisions address maintenance awards, duration, modifications, and the factors courts consider when deviating from guidelines.

284 Relevant Cases

Dec 2025

In re Marriage of Patel

- Case citation and parties In re Marriage of Patel, 2025 IL App (3d) 240453 (Ill. App. Ct., 3d Dist. Dec. 3, 2025). Petitioner-Appellant: Deepak V. Patel. Respondent-Appellee: Binita Patel. - Ke...

Nov 2025

In re Marriage of Jones

1. Case citation and parties - In re Marriage of Jones, No. 1-25-0259, 2025 IL App (1st) 250259‑U (1st Dist. Nov. 19, 2025) (Rule 23 order; non‑precedential). - Petitioner‑Appellee: Ryan Jonathan Jone...

Nov 2025

In re Marriage of Bean-Oyler

1. Case citation and parties - In re Marriage of Bean-Oyler, No. 4-25-0319, 2025 IL App (4th) 250319-U (Ill. App. Ct. 4th Dist. Nov. 6, 2025). - Petitioner-Appellant: Heather M. Bean‑Oyler. Respon...

Oct 2025

In re Marriage of Werhun

- Case citation and parties In re Marriage of Werhun, 2025 IL App (3d) 250201‑U (Oct. 29, 2025) (Rule 23 order). Petitioner‑Appellant: Erin Werhun. Respondent‑Appellee: Jeffrey Werhun. Appeal from...

Oct 2025

In re Marriage of Nadolski

- Case: In re Marriage of Nadolski, 2025 IL App (3d) 240346-U (Ill. App. Ct., 3d Dist. Oct. 27, 2025) (Rule 23 order; non‑precedential). - Parties: James Nadolski (petitioner/appellant) v. Teresa Na...

Oct 2025

In re Marriage of Ito

1. Case citation and parties - In re Marriage of Ito, 2025 IL App (3d) 240641-U (Ill. App. Ct., 3d Dist. Oct. 23, 2025) (Rule 23 order; non‑precedential). - Petitioner‑Appellant: Nina Ito. Respond...

Sep 2025

In re Marriage of Springer

- Case citation and parties In re Marriage of Springer, 2025 IL App (5th) 220378-U. Petitioner–Appellee: Angela Springer. Respondent–Appellant: Brett Alan Springer. Appeal from Vermilion County ci...

Aug 2025

In re Marriage of Stallworth

1. Case citation and parties - In re Marriage of Stallworth, 2025 IL App (4th) 250210-U (Ill. App. Ct., 4th Dist. Aug. 29, 2025) (Steigmann, J.; DeArmond & Vancil, JJ., concurring). - Petitioner-A...

Aug 2025

In re Marriage of Schonert

- Case citation and parties In re Marriage of Schonert, 2025 IL App (4th) 241115-U (Ill. App. Ct., 4th Dist. Aug. 20, 2025) (Sup. Ct. R. 23 non‑precedential). Petitioner-Appellant/Cross‑Appellee: ...

Aug 2025

In re Marriage of Pace

- Case citation and parties In re Marriage of Pace, 2025 IL App (2d) 240392-U (2d Dist. Aug. 14, 2025, modified Aug. 26, 2025). Petitioner-Appellee: Craig C. Pace. Respondent-Appellant: Catherine ...

Jul 2025

In re Marriage of Nelson

- Case citation and parties In re Marriage of Nelson, 2025 IL App (5th) 250001‑U (Ill. App. Ct., 5th Dist. July 30, 2025). Petitioner‑Appellant: Brian Nelson. Respondent‑Appellee: Lindsay Nelson. ...

Jul 2025

In re Marriage of Andrea T.

# In re Marriage of Andrea T., 2025 IL App (3d) 250102-U 1) Case citation and parties - In re Marriage of Andrea T., 2025 IL App (3d) 250102-U (Ill. App. Ct., 3d Dist., July 25, 2025). - Petition...

Jul 2025

In re Marriage of Eads

In re Marriage of Eads, 2025 IL App (4th) 241016-U 1) Case citation and parties - In re Marriage of Eads, No. 4‑24‑1016, Ill. App. Ct., 4th Dist., July 15, 2025 (Rule 23 order). - Petitioner‑Appellee...

Jun 2025

Marriage of Kalebic

# Marriage of Kalebic, 2025 IL App (2d) 230272-U — Attorney Summary 1) Case citation and parties - Marriage of Kalebic, 2025 IL App (2d) 230272-U (Order filed June 20, 2025). - Petitioner-Appella...

Jun 2025

In re Marriage of Ziegelman

1. Case citation and parties - In re Marriage of Ziegelman, No. 1-23-0026, 2025 IL App (1st) 230026‑U (1st Dist. June 16, 2025). - Petitioner‑Appellant: John Ziegelman. Respondent‑Appellee: Debra Zieg...

Jun 2025

In re Marriage of Isom

1. Case citation and parties - In re Marriage of Isom, 2025 IL App (3d) 240491‑U (Ill. App. Ct., 3d Dist. June 16, 2025) (Rule 23 order — nonprecedential). - Petitioner‑Appellee: Angela Isom. Respon...

Jun 2025

In re Marriage of Conklin

1. Case citation and parties - In re Marriage of Conklin, 2025 IL App (3d) 240330‑U (Ill. App. Ct., 3d Dist. June 12, 2025) (Rule 23 order—not precedent). - Petitioner‑Appellee: Carolyn M. Conklin...

May 2025

In re Marriage of Lugo

In re Marriage of Lugo, 2025 IL App (1st) 231478 1) Case citation and parties - In re Marriage of Lugo, 2025 IL App (1st) 231478 (Ill. App. Ct., 1st Dist., May 12, 2025). - Petitioner‑Appellee: Eric ...

Apr 2025

In re Marriage of Zilligen

In re Marriage of Zilligen, 2025 IL App (3d) 230529-U 1. Case citation and parties - In re Marriage of Marjorie Zilligen (Petitioner‑Appellant) v. Jon Zilligen (Respondent‑Appellee), 2025 IL App (3d)...

Mar 2025

In re Marriage of Ibrahim

- Case citation and parties In re Marriage of Ibrahim, 2025 IL App (1st) 230146-U (Ill. App. Ct., 1st Dist., Mar. 28, 2025) (Rule 23 order). Petitioner-Appellant/Defendant-Appellant: Wasif Ibrahim...

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