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When Does Child Support End in Illinois?
If you’re in the middle of a divorce or separation, and children are involved, the question, “When does child support end?” may have come up. An Order for Support specifies an end date, which is usually the child’s 18th birthday, … Continue reading
What is Child Support & What Does it Cover?
Child support is financial support paid by one parent to the other parent to support one or more children. This support can be either voluntary or court-ordered. Although divorcing parents will need to discuss child support during divorce proceedings, marriage … Continue reading
Income Shares: The New Illinois Child Support Law
Effective July 1, 2017, Illinois will join thirty-nine other states, in addition to Washington D.C., Guam and the Virgin Islands, that use an “Income Shares” model for determining child support. Currently, Illinois applies a “Percentage of Income” formula that applies … Continue reading
Do New Spouses Have An Obligation To Contribute To College Expenses?
Clients often ask if their new husband’s or wife’s income will be considered when determining that parent’s contribution to his or her child’s college expenses? After all, the new spouse is unrelated to the client’s child and has never committed … Continue reading
