Child support payments represent a significant expense for the parent who pays the higher amount of court ordered child support payments. Illinois
Life Insurance and Child Support Obligation
When child support or spousal maintenance is ordered in a divorce, the law governing support allows the court to order life insurance to cover the
No Access – No Child Support Parenting Arrangement
Divorcing parents often ask about agreements where a custodial parent will give up child support in exchange for not having the other parent involved
Uninsured Medical Expenses in a Divorce
Even families with health coverage report that it is difficult to afford the routine costs of health insurance including premiums, deductibles and
Criminal Charges Possible for Failure to Pay Illinois Child Support
Failure to pay court ordered child or spousal support in Illinois can result in serious consequences including being found in contempt of court,
Trust Funds for Child and Spousal Support
Parents who willing and able to leave their children money in a trust may include a spendthrift clause for a child that has demonstrated poor
Motion for Temporary Child or Spousal Support
If you are considering divorce, you may be concerned about how you will manage financially during the divorce process and whether you will be able to
Income Shares Child Support Modification
In 2017, the Illinois child support calculation changed to an income shares model. Many who were ordered to pay child support prior to the effective
Reasons for Modifying Illinois Child Support
Parents that feel that a temporary child support order does not take into account their unique circumstances may have legal options. Courts must