Chicago Attorneys Helping Women Establish Child Support

Illinois Child Support Guidelines

In Illinois, the amount of child support a noncustodial parent is obligated to pay depends on his or her net income and the number of children for which he or she is responsible. The minimum of what may be ordered is as follows:

• 1 child – 20% of the noncustodial parent’s net income
• 2 children – 28% of the noncustodial parent’s net income
• 3 children – 32% of the noncustodial parent’s net income
• 4 children – 40% of the noncustodial parent’s net income
• 5 children – 45% of the noncustodial parent’s net income
• 6 or more children – 50% of the noncustodial parent’s net income

These guidelines are applied to each child custody case unless the court makes a finding that the amount determined in the guidelines would be inappropriate after considering the best interests of the child. Relevant factors for deviations may include, but are not limited to:

• The financial resources and needs of the child
• The financial resources and needs of the custodial parent
• The standard of living the child would have enjoyed had the marriage not been dissolved, the separation not occurred, or if the parties had married
• The physical and emotional condition of the child and his or her educational needs
• The financial resources and needs of the noncustodial parent

Calculating child support payments and determining the amount of support you may be entitled to receive is difficult without the assistance of a lawyer who understands the Illinois child support system. Our family law attorneys not only determine child support amounts with accuracy and efficiency, but also explain the support guidelines, and how the laws will likely impact your case.

Enforcement of Child Support

Child support is meaningless if the paying parent is not following the rules or court orders. We can help with enforcement to ensure you are getting the support that you’re entitled to.

Contact Us for Assistance with Child Support in Illinois

At the Women’s Divorce & Family Law Group, we understand that child support can be a delicate issue for divorcing parents, and we work diligently to make sure that you and your children are awarded the amount of support that the law requires. Please contact our offices in downtown Chicago, Lake Forest or Lisle if you have questions regarding support for your children.