Under Illinois law, both parents have a duty to provide financial support for their child(ren). Illinois uses an Under the “Income Shares Model” to determine the amount of child support, which is a formula that takes into account each party’s respective income and parenting time. The amount of parenting time a client has, specifically the number of overnights with the child, can greatly impact the amount of child support he or she is obligated to pay or may receive. Child dependent deductions and filing status also affect the amount of child support calculated. It is important to have an attorney who thoroughly understands the various factors involved in determining the proper amount of child support.
Although child support typically ends when a child reaches 18 years of age or graduates from high school, whichever is later, there are exceptions to this rule. For example, if a child is mentally and/or physically disabled, the Court may order support beyond the child’s 18th year or graduation from high school. At Collins Family Law, we understand that the amount of child support which a client will receive or be required to pay can have a major impact on their financial future. Our child support attorneys will best advise you as to your child support rights or obligations under the Illinois Income Shares Law.
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