By Martindale Hubbell for Law Offices of Paul Chatzky | Published June 15, 2021 | Posted in Child Support, Divorce | Tagged Tags: child support, child support calculation, income shares, net income | Comments Off on How is Child Support Calculated in Illinois?
How is Child Support Calculated in Illinois?
Illinois has made a significant change in how child support is calculated in divorce proceedings. Formerly, one parent would be obligated to pay a percentage of his or her net income based on the number of children being supported. Now, in recognition of the fact that both parents have a duty to support their children, Read More
Read MoreHow a Coronavirus-related Income Loss Could Affect Your Alimony (Spousal Support) and Child Support
On behalf of Law Offices of Paul Chatzky Many people have faced a job loss or reduction in income due the coronavirus pandemic. In such a case it might be difficult for an ex-spouse paying alimony (spousal support or maintenance ) or a parent sending child support to keep up with their obligation. As these Read More
Read MoreCalculating Maintenance in Illinois
“Maintenance” (sometimes referred to as “Alimony”) is support paid by one spouse to the other during or after a divorce. In Illinois, maintenance is awarded without regard to fault. Illinois judges hearing divorce cases have historically exercised considerable discretion in determining both the need for and the amount of a maintenance award. Without the benefit Read More
Read MoreSeeking Modification in Child Support
There are many things humans cannot predict, and a change in circumstances is one of them. Inasmuch as we know that children grow and their needs change, we are not always able to anticipate the pace or financial implications of that change. When life circumstances change in any significant manner, it might be time to Read More
Read MoreIllinois Children Due Billions in Unpaid Child Support
Dennis Rodman, a former Chicago Bulls basketball player, is making headlines again — but not for his moves on the basketball court. Rodman and his ex-wife were in court earlier this year to settle a dispute over back child support. The judge found Rodman in contempt, and ordered Rodman to pay $500,000 in back child Read More
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