Illinois Child Support

Child Support Lawyer Serving the Western Chicago Suburbs

Illinois child support guidelines call for the noncustodial parent to pay 20 percent of net income for one child, 28 percent for two children and 32 percent for three children, 40 percent for four children, 45 percent for five children, and 50 percent for six or more children. Courts rarely deviate from these guidelines. If you and your ex have joint physical custody of your children, it may be necessary to deviate from the guidelines.

How much child support will I receive? Can child support be changed after divorce?

As a divorce lawyer with more than 28 years of family law experience in the western Chicago suburbs, I can help you understand Illinois child support guidelines and show you how your payments will be determined.

I offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case.

More Information About Child Support

• Child support payments are calculated as a specific dollar amount and are based upon the non-custodial parent's net income.
• In most cases, the non-custodial parent is also required to pay one-half of day care and out-of-pocket medical and dental expenses.
• In Illinois, the father usually pays for the child's health coverage.
• Child support continues until the child reaches age 18 or graduates from high school, whichever occurs later.

Can Child Support Be Changed?

Modifications of child support can be obtained if there is a substantial change in either parent's financial circumstances.

Free Consultation With an Experienced Lawyer

For a free initial consultation about your child support case, contact me, attorney Terry Fawell. From my office in Wheaton, I serve clients in DuPage, Kane and Will counties.