In this article, our Will County alimony lawyers explain how spousal maintenance works in Illinois. Courts weigh a series of factors in order to determine whether spousal maintenance is appropriate, including the length of the marriage and the financial situation of each party. If spousal maintenance is appropriate, courts will generally apply statutory guidelines in determining the length and duration of spousal maintenance awards. If the parties' combined income is above a certain threshold, Will County courts may deviate from the guidelines in determining spousal maintenance awards.