Child Support - Illinois Divorce Source

Recent Article List

Modifying Child Support in Illinois by Joseph Dillon, Divorce Mediator

Many people mistakenly believe that once an Illinois child support order is in place, it must remain that way until the child either reaches the age of majority or finishes college. While typically courts prefer to keep things status quo, there are a number of reasons for modifying child support in Illinois, and there is a right way and wrong way to do so.

Illinois Child Support – The Basics by Joseph Dillon, Divorce Mediator

In previous posts we’ve talked about how Illinois child support is calculated, which is, for all intents and purposes, based mainly on the non-custodial parent’s net income. But the laws surrounding child support in Illinois are complex and can sometimes be confusing – especially if you’ve never had any first-hand experience with them.

Tossing Out the Child Support Guidelines by Joseph Dillon, Divorce Mediator

When it comes to calculating child support, many states have Child Support Guidelines which provide divorce mediators like myself with some basic rules on how best to proceed. But what happens when those rules don’t exactly work for a client couple? Read today’s case study about Lionel and Brenda.

Calculating Child Support in Illinois by Joseph Dillon, Divorce Mediator

If you’ve decided to divorce and you have children with your soon-to-be ex, it’s highly likely that child support will be a part of the divorce process. Like most issues, how this support is handled differs from state to state, and depends on several factors that are specific to each case.

Child Support Conversations with Your Ex by Joseph Dillon, Divorce Mediator

So how do you discuss the inevitable expenses that will come up after you’re divorced? Keeping your children’s best interests in mind and without losing your temper?

Child Support - Why Don’t People Pay? by Brian James, C.E.L. and Associates

As a mediator, I work a lot with divorcing, separating and never married couples who, for the best interests of their children, must agree on a child support amount that makes for both of them.

Child Support FAQs by Ernest Walton, Esq.

Marital misconduct is irrelevant in determining the amount of child support. The nature and extent of visitation is irrelevant in determining the amount of child support.

The Application Of Child Support Interest by Donald E. Ray, Esq.

By now we should all be aware that child support accrues interest at 9% a year, as stated at 750 ILCS 45/20.7 and 5/505(b) Interest on support obligations. A support obligation or any portion of a support obligation, which becomes due, and remains unpaid for 30 days or more shall accrue simple interest at the rate of 9% per annum.

Recent Child Support Blog Posts

All Child Support Blog Posts

Related Article Archives

Tax Aspects

Start Your Illinois Online Divorce Today

Easy, Fast and Affordable with a 100% Guarantee.

Find Illinois Divorce Professionals in Your Area:

Join the Network

Illinois Divorce Products, Services and Solutions

Illinois Divorce Resources to Help You Through the Process.

Illinois Mandatory Online Parenting Class

Easy and convenient - complete at your own pace online.

Discount Divorce Bookstore

Over 100 Titles of the Best Books on Divorce & Custody.

Divorce Download Center

Instantly Download, Books, Manuals, & Forms.

Free Illinois Divorce Worksheet & Separation Agreement

Your Guide to Get Organized and Put Everything in Writing.

In deciding child custody, the Illinois court does not consider the gender of the custodial parent. The court considers all relevant factors including the wishes of the child's parents, the wishes of the child, the relationship of the child with the parents, siblings, and any other person who significantly affects the child's best interest, the child's adjustment to home, school, and community, the mental and physical health of everyone, any physical violence by the child's potential custodian, whether directed at the child or at another person, episodes of repeated abuse whether directed at the child or directed at another person, and the willingness and ability of each parent to encourage a close relationship between the other parent and the child.

FEATURED TOOL - 3StepDivorce^TM (a complete "do it yourself" solution for any uncontested divorce)

Start Your Divorce Today
(Explore your options)