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Child support is a pretty central part of a family law case - whether you're starting to figure this out for the first time, fighting a request for child support or trying to go back in and change an order, having the right advice can really help you stay out of trouble and avoid some steep bills. At O’Flaherty Law, our Palatine child support lawyers sit down with parents to break down income, parenting schedules, expenses for the kids and what their long-term goals are.
Illinois gets its child support from an income shares model - so basically the court takes a good hard look at both parents incomes, the number of children and how many days a year each parent gets to spend with the kids. And then there are also all the other expenses you'd expect - health insurance, medical bills, daycare, school costs, and all those extracurricular activities the kids are going to want to get into. Because each family is completely different, it’s just not as simple as just crunching some numbers.
We help people in and around Palatine with child support cases that are wrapped up in divorce, figuring out who the non-biological parent is, custody battles and even revising existing agreements. We make sure to explain what your options are, prep you for what to expect and will make sure you know what the court needs from you. Our aim is to get you a fair, reasonable deal that really puts your kid’s needs first.
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Illinois generally calculates child support using the income shares model. The court looks at both parents’ incomes, the number of children, and the parenting time schedule. Other expenses, such as health insurance, child care, and certain medical or educational costs, may also be considered.
Yes. A parent may be able to request a child support modification if there has been a significant change in circumstances. This could include a change in income, job loss, a change in parenting time, or a change in the child’s needs. Child support does not usually change automatically, so a parent must typically request a modification through the court or the appropriate child support process.
If a parent does not pay court-ordered child support, enforcement options may be available. These can include wage withholding, tax refund interception, driver’s license suspension, or other court action. If you are owed support, or if you are behind and need help addressing the issue, speaking with a child support lawyer can help you understand your next steps.