In 1979, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that alimony payments and child support become gender-neutral. This landmark decision paved the way for more mothers to pay support after a divorce. As society continues to change and more women support families, this number...
Child Support And Maintenance
When do parents lose passport privileges over back child support?
If you owe child support, or expect to make payments in the near future due to your divorce, it is important to understand the various consequences associated with falling behind on payments. For example, you could have your wages garnished and even face time behind...
How does the state enforce child support orders?
Part of your divorce settlement as a parent likely included stipulations regarding the financial support of your child. If you agreed or the court ordered you to pay child support, staying current on your obligations may help ensure your child gets the care he or she...
Your college-bound child deserves the support of both parents
You may be wondering whether child support will be enough to help you pay for your child's college expenses. In Illinois, those expenses are not solely your responsibility. You may petition the court for financial support from the other parent. State law says that...
How do judges determine child support amounts?
You already know that you must likely pay your former spouse child support, but you do not know the specific amount. What factors determine how much you must pay? Turn to Forbes for the answers you need to create a post-divorce budget. Being well-informed helps set...
What can you do if your spouse does not pay their child support?
Child support may act as a source of income to provide a reasonable living for your child, so it might feel like the floor is dropping out from you when those payments stop coming in. You might feel angry, anxious or even retaliatory in your search to find a quick...
What happens if you can’t pay child support due to incarceration?
When you fall behind on child support, it can lead to many financial and legal issues, which is the motivation to stay current on your payments. However, if you are in jail or prison, you may not have the ability to make enough money to pay your ordered support...
The importance of determining a child’s father in Illinois
Determining the identity of a child’s father in Illinois can be vitally important to the child’s and both parents’ financial and mental health. Illinois law makes both parents responsible for the child’s welfare, and thus, a reliable identification of the father is...
Need to change a child support order?
Needing to modify a child support order, or child custody order, can be stressful, however, the family law process provides resources to help parents with modifications following their divorce. Life changes after divorce which is why the family law process can help...
What basics do you need to know about child support?
Married couples and unmarried couples alike in Illinois oftentimes find themselves in a difficult position: ready to end their relationships. For an infinite number of reasons, sometimes relationships just don’t work out. However, when couples separate and they have...
