We live in Illinois. My wife and I are considering divorce. My average reported income for the past 3 years has been $35K, hers been approx $120K

Keith: As a general rule, yes. An award of maintenance is not dependent on gender.  In determining an award of maintenance, the Courts will look to length of the marriage, income disparity, ability to remedy the income disparity (as well as the possibility of it growing), and some other smaller factors.  If you are coming from a 30-year marriage, you have better chance of getting maintenance, and at a higher percent, than if you are coming from a 3-year marriage.   This answer is intended for informational purposes only and does not create a binding attorney-client relationship.