Parents that feel that a temporary child support order does not take into account their unique circumstances may have legal options. Courts must
Wage Garnishment as a Tool to Enforce Illinois Child Support and Alimony Payments
If your ex-spouse fails to make court ordered child support or alimony (spousal maintenance) payments, the court may garnish their wages (750 ILCS 28/
Absentee Dads and Divorce
Research shows that children of divorce benefit from a relationship with both parents, both emotionally and finanacially. Unfortunately, following
My Ex is Not Making Child Support Payments
If a parent fails to pay court ordered child support, there are a number of child support enforcement actions that may be taken to ensure the payment
Covering Child Care, Education and Extracurricular Expenses in a Divorce
Raising kids is expensive these days and many who are considering divorce worry about how they will cover miscellaneous expenses such as child care,
Failure to Pay Illinois Child Support
A spouse who is not satisfied with the outcome of a divorce may ignore a provision in the final order regarding visitation arrangements or the payment
Changes to Illinois Child Support Coming July 1
A new law, taking effect July 1, will change the way child support is calculated in Illinois. Rather than base child support on existing percentages
Who Pays for Childcare in an Illinois Divorce?
The cost of childcare in the United States can rival a mortgage payment, but it may be money well spent. A recent study from the University of
Paying for College After Divorce
If you have children who are approaching college age or are already attending, you may be concerned that you will not be able to afford higher