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Child support and orders of protection are legal mechanisms used to ensure the well-being of children and their custodial parents. Although child support orders and orders of protection offer different protections, they frequently overlap, and when strategically utilized they provide formative protection for vulnerable members of a family. What is Child Support? Child support is
In the state of Illinois, child support obligations generally conclude when a child turns 18, which is the age of majority. However, this general rule has several exceptions and extensions, depending on specific circumstances. Here’s a more detailed look at when child support may continue beyond the age of 18: High School Graduation and Its
In Illinois, child support calculations are guided by set guidelines intended to ensure that children’s financial needs are met equitably. When parents have split custody, otherwise known as equal parenting time, the approach to child support is adjusted to reflect this unique arrangement. Understanding Split Custody Split custody occurs when both parents share parenting time
In Illinois, determining parenting time, also known as visitation, is a crucial aspect of establishing child support. The process aims to ensure that both parents remain actively involved in their child’s life while also sharing financial responsibilities proportionately. Creating a Parenting Plan Parents are encouraged to collaborate and create a parenting plan that outlines how
“In any action to establish or modify child support, whether pursuant to a temporary or final administrative or court order, the child support guidelines shall be used as a rebuttable presumption for the establishment or modification of the amount of child support. The court may deviate from the child support guidelines if the application would
In Illinois, maintenance (formerly known as alimony) plays a significant role in determining child support payments. The interplay between maintenance and child support ensures that financial responsibilities are fairly distributed between both parents, reflecting their true financial capacities. Understanding Maintenance Maintenance is financial support paid by one ex-spouse to the other following a divorce. Its
“The court, in its discretion, in addition to the basic child support obligation, may order either or both parents owing a duty of support to the child to contribute to the reasonable child care expenses of the child. The child care expenses shall be made payable directly to a party or directly to the child
In situations where a parent has no income, calculating child support in Illinois can be diffcult. The state’s child support guidelines aim to ensure that children receive financial support regardless of the parent’s financial circumstances. Here’s how Illinois handles such scenarios: “If the net income cannot be determined because of default or any other reason,
When your income changes in Illinois, it is crucial to address the impact on your child support obligations promptly and accurately. Following the proper steps ensures that your child support payments remain fair and reflective of your current financial situation Step One – Assess the Incoem Change The first step is to thoroughly assess the
“If a parent is voluntarily unemployed or underemployed, child support shall be calculated based on a determination of potential income.” 750 ILCS § 5/505 (a)(3.2a) Losing a job or voluntarily quitting can significantly impact child support calculations in Illinois. The state’s guidelines are designed to ensure that children’s financial needs are met, regardless of changes
