Friday, July 4, 2008

Child Support

Schaumburg Child Support Attorney

At Anderson & Associates, P.C., we have helped many families deal with child support issues.

In Illinois, child support is usually paid by the non-custodial parent for the support, maintenance and education of the children. In addition to child support, the court can order the non-custodial parent to pay his/her share of the child’s future health care expenses not covered by insurance and the reasonable child care expenses when the custodial parent is working or attending school. Child support stops when a child reaches the age of 19 or earlier if emancipated, although payments can continue beyond the age of 19 if a child remains dependent because of illness, disability, or the pursuit of post-secondary education.

Illinois courts determine child support payments by using the Child Support Guidelines. The amount of support is based on the income of the non-custodial parent. The percentages are as follows:

Number of Children

Percentage of Supporting Party’s
Net Income

1

2

3

4

5

6 or more

20%

28%

32%

40%

45%

50%

The attorneys of Anderson & Associates, P.C. work with our client to determine their net income and the net income of their spouses to determine the amount of child support to be paid. For the sake of child support, net income is all income minus state and federal taxes, Social Security and Medicare payments, mandatory retirement contributions, union dues, healthcare premiums, and prior child support obligations. Our goal when dealing with child support issues is to assure that the children do not suffer as a result of the divorce, while providing our client with enough money to support themselves and their families.

Our Cook County child support lawyers help separated mothers and fathers establish agreements that serve the best interests of the children. We apply Illinois child support guidelines to the financial situation of each spouse to develop fair and enforceable agreements. For experienced legal advice in the child support process, or to modify and existing agreement, call or e-mail a Schaumburg child support attorney.

Call (847) 995-9999 to arrange a free initial consultation
with a Chicago area child support lawyer.

At Anderson & Associates, we provide effective representation for spouses in complex divorce settlements. Our family law attorneys bring a broad range of financial planning and business law experience to issues including child support, spousal support, and modification of divorce agreements. We evaluate financial records, contracts, and estate plans to develop equitable child support agreements.

Our Cook County child support attorneys serve Chicago area clients in matters involving:

  • Illinois child support calculations
  • Post-decree modification of child support agreements - when there is a significant change of financial circumstances for either parent
  • Hidden asset discovery - concealed family assets
  • Child support enforcement - delinquency in support payments; "deadbeat dads"

For effective handling of an Illinois child support matter, call or e-mail the family law professionals at Anderson & Associates. Our law office provides free initial consultations. Contact an Illinois child support modification attorney.

Free initial consultations • Credit cards accepted

Anderson & Associates, P.C.
Family Law Attorneys
Schaumburg, IL

Serving clients in the northern and western suburbs of Chicagoland, including Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, Rolling Meadows, Hoffman Estates, Palatine, Bartlett, Roselle, and Oak Grove, including Cook County, Lake County, McHenry County, and Kane County.

Contact Us

Anderson & Associates, P.C.
1701 E. Woodfield Rd
Suite 1050
Schaumburg, Illinois 60173
Phone: 847-995-9999
Fax: 847-995-0117
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