Family judges in Illinois follow the income shares model when they calculate child support. This means they consider the earnings of each parent when they determine what the noncustodial parent’s monthly obligation should be. Before this model was adopted, judges made...
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Child Support
How does child support work when a parent remarries?
Divorced parents in Illinois must work together to support their children. When one of them gets remarried, both parties might be confused about what happens with child support. Here is how the new marriage affects payments. Child support laws In Illinois, parents are...
How to modify a child support order in Illinois
Illinois parents who have a child support order in place might find it necessary to seek a modification of that order. Child support orders can be modified as the children age, their needs change and the parents’ situations evolve. Child support obligation Parents are...
How to get a modified support order in Illinois
The amount of child support the Illinois court orders depends on the parent's income and the child's expenses. So, if there is a change in circumstances that affects those two factors, a judge might consider child support order modification. Here's a quick overview of...
Child support orders can be modified
Divorced parents in Illinois often have a child support order issued by the court. The original child support order will be based on the relevant circumstances at the time of the divorce. When circumstances change, a parent may need to petition the court for a child...
How joint custody impacts child support
Choosing joint custody for raising your children in Illinois following a divorce can impact the amount of child support that one parent may receive or is responsible for paying. Before you choose a custody status, it's essential fr divorcing couple to understand how...
Knowing how child support payments are determined is essential
If you're ending a relationship in Illinois that involves children, it can be a challenging time. Ensuring the needs of your kids are met after you end a marital or nonmarital relationship is important. Child support helps to meet these needs. Navigating the...
A parent’s disability can affect child support payments
If you are an Illinois parent who pays or receives child support, you might not be aware of the impact a parent’s disability might have on child support payments. Parental disability can lead to modifications to the child support order and even result in payments...
Learn how the support test decides child support
Residents of Libertyville and other nearby areas of Illinois will want to learn more about the determination of someone who qualifies as your dependent. These dependents may be a qualifying relative or a child. This determination is for the purpose of taxes and is one...
Questions about child support garnishments when working two jobs
Child support payments establish a means for a noncustodial parent to cover costs associated with their young one's upbringing. When parents fall behind on child support payments, everyone may suffer. The child and the custodial parent could face financial hardships,...