Posts Categorized: Child Support

You painstakingly crafted your child support agreements to make sure your children had the resources they need to thrive. Ideally, this should create a balance between your household and your spouse’s – at least when it comes to the kids. However, we all know life is full of changes and unexpected events. When these things occur, what happens to your child support? Are You Entitled to a Modification? If something major has changed, you may ask the court to change the amount you pay o...   Read more ...  

Children Receiving Child Support Illinois Governor Pat Quinn recently signed a new law, effective immediately, to help combat the non-payment of child support from those who are past due in their child support obligations. This new law allows gambling winnings reported to the IRS to be seized to pay outstanding past due child support. Not all gambling winnings are subject to seizure, only certain winnings such as those more than $1,200 from a slot machine or $600 on a $2 horse wager.   Thi...   Read more ...  

When you are ordered to pay child support, the money is meant to help the other parent pay for the expenses that come with raising a child such as the need for a home and related expenses such as utility bills, food, and your child’s personal needs such as clothing and school supplies. Current Illinois law primarily bases the amount of child support on your income and the number of children you are paying support for. When your income dramatically changes, it can be difficult to make your ...   Read more ...  

Fathers seeking child support during a divorce generally have the same rights as mothers would. Generally, Illinois laws on child support are gender neutral. In addition, the law in Illinois mandates that the incomes of both parents be considered when setting child support.   It could also be useful to know that many laws involving child support, and many other aspects of divorce law, changed recently in Illinois — and they continue to do so. When making decisions, it is always important ...   Read more ...  

If you have been ordered to pay child support for one or more children, you need to know when your obligation ends. The duration of child support in Illinois is usually straightforward. However, if you have any questions, call my office today.   How Long do I Have to Pay Child Support in Illinois?   Illinois law requires you to pay child support at least until your son or daughter turns 18. However, there are numerous circumstances that would lead a court to require you to pay support ...   Read more ...