Alimony in Evanston: how it is calculated
Alimony in Evanston follows Illinois law, not a local rule — the same statute applies whether the case is filed in Cook County or anywhere else in the state. Here is what that formula produces, and where a Evanston case is actually heard.
Where a Evanston case goes
A divorce filed in Evanston is heard by the Illinois court for Cook County. The judge applies the state statute below; the county sets the filing procedure, not the amount. Evanston has about 76,006 residents (Census Bureau, 2024 estimate).
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Formula
33⅓% payer − 25% recipient (net)
Type
Post-divorce maintenance (statutory formula)
Does Evanston have its own rule?
No. 750 ILCS 5/504(b-1) applies across Illinois, so a case from Evanston is decided by the same numbers as one filed anywhere else in the state. What changes locally is the courthouse, the clerk's procedure and how long the docket takes — not the amount.
What the statute says
750 ILCS 5/504(b-1) — Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, Section 504.
Last checked 2026-08-27. Read the source →
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