Child Support Lawyer Archives

Understanding divorce from the perspective of your children

16 Mar 2019

One of the most difficult parts of your pending divorce may be seeing the effect it is having on your children. Despite the growing divide…READ MORE

Can you go to jail for not paying child support in Ilinois?

28 Feb 2019

The loss of a job, changes in family situations, purposeful action or any other number of reasons may contribute to people falling behind on their…READ MORE

Can you get your child support changed?

17 Feb 2019

Like most custodial parents in Illinois, you rely on child support to help you make ends meet. However, finances can be challenging, even when you…READ MORE

What expenses does child support cover?

26 Dec 2018

There is a gross misconception amongst the general public and newly divorced individuals that child support should only cover the necessities such as food, clothing…READ MORE

Can child support continue after a child turns 18?

26 Oct 2018

18 seems to represent a magical age in that once one reaches it in Washington, they are officially independent and no longer reliant on the…READ MORE

Tips for dealing with a delinquent ex

16 Sep 2018

Despite the fact that you and your ex arranged a child custody agreement that clearly disclosed the amount of money your ex owes you each…READ MORE

Making room in your budget for child support payments

9 Sep 2018

As you continue to work through your divorce in Illinois, you are beginning to realize that the way you spend your money needs to change…READ MORE

Failing to pay child support could mean consequences for you

12 Jun 2018

You have just been issued a recommendation for child support that you will be paying continuously to your ex-spouse in order to help provide for…READ MORE

Domestic disturbances over child support

13 Apr 2018

Child support can generate a number of concerns, from a parent’s inability to pay what they owe to legal hurdles related to the establishment of…READ MORE

Understanding how courts calculate child support payments

19 Mar 2018

For divorcing couples in Illinois who have had children together, the idea of continuing to raise their children without a martial relationship can be exceptionally…READ MORE

Will a judge order an unemployed parent to pay child support?

2 Mar 2018

If your spouse is unemployed and you are headed for an Illinois divorce, you may wonder whether you will receive any child support at all.…READ MORE

If you cannot pay your child support payment

12 Jan 2018

As the noncustodial parent, you have been making your child support payments regularly since your divorce was finalized in Illinois. However, you suddenly find yourself…READ MORE

Can unpaid child support affect passport applications?

21 Nov 2017

Many people realize that unpaid child support can affect families in a variety of negative ways, from creating financial hardships for children and custodial parents…READ MORE

How you can be an effective non-custodial parent

23 Oct 2017

If you and your spouse have chosen to pursue a divorce in Illinois, you may have begun to face the uncertainty of parenting the children…READ MORE

Does back child support affect taxes?

1 Sep 2017

Whether you are a non-custodial parent who is obligated to pay child support or you are responsible for raising a child and are not receiving…READ MORE

Illinois lawmakers adopt new child support model

17 Aug 2017

Financial challenges are a focus for both parents when they are planning their Illinois divorce. Both the parent who has to pay child support and…READ MORE

Does genetic testing need to be done for child support?

8 Jun 2017

If you are seeking child support in Illinois, you may wonder whether or not the father of your child needs to take a DNA test…READ MORE