Understanding Child Support Under Illinois Law
One of the most important issues that divorcing parents must resolve is child support. Illinois law provides guidelines that specify basic child support obligations based on the noncustodial parent's income and the number of children, but adjustments can be made to accommodate special needs or circumstances.
At Joseph M. Lucas & Associates, L.L.C., in Barrington, Illinois, we work with you to develop realistic child support objectives and sound strategies for achieving them whether you'll be paying or receiving child support. Driven by more than 25 years of experience, we can advise you as to whether the best approach in your case will be negotiation, mediation or a contested hearing before a judge.
Call 866-936-5310 for legal advice concerning child support
For reliable advice about your rights and obligations regarding child support, contact a family law attorney at Joseph M. Lucas & Associates, L.L.C. We offer initial consultation at a reasonable rate.
Supporting the needs of your child
Child support rights do not exist for the benefit of the parents. Instead, they reflect the right of a child to be supported by his or her parents. State guidelines are in place to provide for basic provisions, but they do not account for every circumstance. Our lawyers will advise you about child support in many different contexts, including:
- College tuition
- Tax considerations
- Gifted, talented or special needs children
- Paternity and other issues between unmarried parents
- Estate planning
- Health insurance
Modification and enforcement of child support orders
Because the parent-child relationship continues despite divorce and other changes that life presents over time, it's not unusual that one parent or the other will need to seek adjustment of the obligation in future years.
For more information about establishing, modifying or enforcing child support, contact a lawyer at 847-462-4974 or 866-936-5310 toll-free.
