Below is a brief and very general description of Child Support.  This information is not intended to be legal advice and should not be relied upon as such.  Each family law case is driven by its particular circumstances and each case is different.  Because of these particularities, each client deserves and should expect to receive personal and straightforward guidance from their attorney.  As well, family law matters are often traumatic life events that require sensitivity and understanding.  It is this type of assistance I strive to provide my clients while working diligently and earnestly to achieve the best possible results.

The obligation to support a child begins at conception and usually continues until the child is emancipated, which is generally when the child graduates high school or turns 18.  The marital status of the parents is not relevant however parentage must be established before a court will order the payment of child support.  Often the issue of parentage can be resolved simultaneously with the issue of child support.  Child support payments are generally determined in accordance with Illinois law as a percentage of the non-custodial parent's net income.  However, many times other circumstances will affect child support payments.