Alimony in Waukegan: how it is calculated
Alimony in Waukegan follows Illinois law, not a local rule — the same statute applies whether the case is filed in Lake County or anywhere else in the state. Here is what that formula produces, and where a Waukegan case is actually heard.
Where a Waukegan case goes
A divorce filed in Waukegan is heard by the Illinois court for Lake County. The judge applies the state statute below; the county sets the filing procedure, not the amount. Waukegan has about 88,570 residents (Census Bureau, 2024 estimate).
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Formula
33⅓% payer − 25% recipient (net)
Type
Post-divorce maintenance (statutory formula)
Does Waukegan have its own rule?
No. 750 ILCS 5/504(b-1) applies across Illinois, so a case from Waukegan 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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