Illinois has an expansive definition of what constitutes income, both for the purpose of child support and maintenance.
Generally, Illinois caselaw allow a double consideration of an asset: once for the purpose of the division of property and a second time for the purpose of meeting an obligation to pay child support or maintenance. Some urge that this is improper as it constitutes a double-dip. As a result, the author has urged that for support and maintenance purposes, Illinois statutory law should be amended if the intent is not to allow such a double dip. This is more compelling when considering the impact of the Illinois maintenance guidelines (as amended 2016 and 2018). As to troublesome caselaw precedents, a statutory resolution is the soundest course.