A divorce judgment may resolve child support and parenting time issues at one point in a family’s life, but circumstances can change significantly over time. Children grow older, parents’ financial situations change, work schedules shift, and parenting arrangements that once worked may no longer fit the family’s needs. In Illinois, certain divorce-related orders can […]
Category Archives: Child Support
Financial payments ordered by a court from one parent to the other to help cover a child’s living expenses, including housing, food, education, and healthcare.
Child Support
Can a Divorce Court Require Parents to Pay for College in Illinois Even After a Child Turns 18?
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Many parents assume that their financial obligations automatically end when their child turns 18. However, in Illinois, divorce-related responsibilities may continue beyond a child’s legal adulthood, including potential contributions toward college expenses. Understanding how Illinois handles college expenses after divorce can help parents plan ahead and avoid unexpected disagreements. Does Child Support Continue After […]
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As children get older, the challenges of co-parenting after divorce often shift. While younger children may require detailed parenting schedules and frequent coordination between parents, older teens are preparing for major life changes, including college, employment, financial independence, and adulthood. For divorced parents, this stage can bring new questions about communication, financial responsibilities, and what […]
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May
May
When parents’ divorce, a major concern is how to best provide for the interests of the children. Good co-parenting with your ex-spouse can be extremely effective, and help you and your children mentally, emotionally, and financially. Co-parenting fills the gap of how to best provide for your kids. Here are a few common questions and […]
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Jan
Jan
When parents divorce, one of the most important factors in the case is the wellbeing of their children. Parents should focus heavily and collaboratively on a child-centered divorce. Here are some tips to consider about your divorce, whether you’re in the midst of the divorce or just making your first steps towards it. Why Have […]
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Aug
Child Support can seem complex and overwhelming. When a couple divorces one aspect of the divorce is an understanding that all parents are expected to support their children emotionally and financially. The financial component means more than just paying for diapers and formula, but for a lifestyle for the children. All expenses are considered, including […]
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Jul
The percentage guidelines (20%, 28%, 32%, etc.) are gone. If you are setting child support after July 1, 2017, the court will apply what is called the “Income Shares” Model. A version of the Income Shares model is used in 39 other states so Illinois is now joining the majority of the country in how […]
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Aug
Aug
Child support does not always end when a child reaches 18 years of age or graduates from high school. Most Illinois family courts will order one or both parents to contribute to children’s college expenses based on their ability to pay and some other factors. Lawyers and courts refer to these proceedings as “Section 513 […]
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Mar
Mar
Chicago, Illinois Divorce – Anyone who lives with teenagers knows that as moody and disorganized as they can be, they are also capable of moments of astonishing maturity. Paradoxical though it sounds, this can put them at a particular risk of damage in a family experiencing a divorce. A Child Specialist from Illinois is often a part […]
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Nov
Nov
You can now search for unclaimed child support in Cook County The Cook County Clerk’s office is holding 6 million dollars in unclaimed child support. It appears fairly easy to find out of you have any unclaimed child support. Can’t hurt to just put your name in if you ever received child support. Unclaimed Child […]
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