Category Archives: Child Support lawyer
Child Support Cases in Chicago Explained
Child support cases in Chicago involve detailed financial analysis, strict statutory guidelines, and often emotionally charged disputes between parents. Illinois law is structured to ensure that children receive appropriate financial support regardless of whether their parents are married, divorced, or never married. I regularly work with clients on both sides of these cases, whether… Read More »
If My Ex Refuses To Work, How Do I Get Child Support?
In Illinois divorce cases, the spouse who earns less than their ex is entitled to financial support or spousal maintenance. They are also entitled to child support if they were awarded custody. There are several factors that an Illinois court examines before determining how much a paying spouse should pay. However, it is not… Read More »
Ways Nonpayment Of Child Support Can Ruin Your Life
A divorce can be incredibly upsetting and challenging when children are involved. Spouses frequently disagree over child support, child custody, visitation, who will make which decisions, and more. In some cases, there can be arguments about child support not being paid and dealing with the fallout of that problem. This blog post details various… Read More »
Most Frequently Asked Illinois Child Support Questions
If you have children and are getting a divorce, someone will need to pay child support. Unfortunately, child support laws in Illinois are confusing, so we would like to address some of the most common child support questions in this article. If you have questions about your case, our Schaumburg child support lawyers at… Read More »
Can Child Support Arrears Be Negotiated?
In Illinois, the parent paying child support is in ‘arrears’ if they fail to pay the full amount to the custodial parent. The amount can be significant depending on the number of missed payments. Still, if they weren’t paid because of uncontrollable circumstances (such as unemployment or injuries/disease), you can try and negotiate the… Read More »
How Do I Enforce Child Support Payments If My Ex Moves Out Of State?
If your ex moves into another state, you can still collect child support. The process is called interstate child support and it is available in Illinois and other states as well. You can also use it to modify a child support order. Enforcing Child Support in Another State If a parent who was supposed… Read More »
What to Do If Your Ex Refuses to Pay Child Support
According to Illinois child support law, a child support order is a court order. If the obligor fails to make payments or delays them, he/she can be held in contempt. This in turn can lead to a six (6) month jail sentence or probation. During imprisonment, they may be allowed to work, but a… Read More »
Child Support Law in Illinois: What You Need to Know
They say it takes a village to raise a child, but children are the first ones to suffer when the flow of money runs out. Children are dependent on their parents when it comes to their education, health care, food, clothing, etc. When parents divorce, the non-custodial parent is ordered to pay child support… Read More »
Are Gifts and Loans Considered Income in Child Support Cases?
Illinois has specific guidelines when it comes to determining child support obligations after divorce proceedings. According to the guidelines, the award is calculated according to the net income of the non-custodial parent. A small percentage of that income is allocated to child support, according to the number of children he/she is responsible for. Unless… Read More »
If I Miss my Child Support, Can the State Suspend My Driver’s License?
One question we get a lot is “can child support suspend your license in another state?” The driver’s license of an obligor could be revoked if they have pending child support payments for more than 90 days. The license suspension is not automatic and the obligor has different methods to avoid suspension. However, if… Read More »