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...
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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,...
What happens when a parent doesn’t pay child support?
Divorced parents have an obligation to care for their children. One may face Illinois family court requirements to pay a specific amount of child support each month. Unfortunately, the other parent and the couple's children might find the payments come late or stop...
Unpaid support cannot be used to withhold visitation
Some Illinois parents might consider preventing their ex-spouse from seeing the children if they are not paying their child support in a timeline manner. Often, this is due to desperation as the funds are needed to meet the child’s needs. However, this is not a good...
The truth about not being able to pay child support
The Illinois child support system is specifically designed to help provide children with the financial assistance they need to thrive. While child support is a necessary part of ensuring the well-being of all children, the system does have its flaws. Sometimes, courts...