Illinois Child Support Lawyers

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Does Every State Follow The Same Formula In Calculating Child Support?
No. Each state has their own child support law but each state tends to follow one of three basic models: Flat Percentage, Income Shares, and the Melson Formula. a) Flat Percentage … more
What Is Child Support, And How Is Child Support Determined?
Child support is a periodic payment made to a custodial parent from a noncustodial parent to help compensate a child's living expenses, i.e. food, clothes, etc., and any other related … more
What Factors Are Used To Calculate Child Support Payments? Can The Amount Of The Payment Change Over Time?
Under the Child Support Enforcement Act of 1984, child support payments are based upon each parent's current income. This includes a number of elements including: occupational wages, assets … more

Enforcing a Child Support Order
There are a variety of different enforcement tools that are available to you in enforcing your court order for child support. You can use these tools by hiring a private attorney to help you, filing the appropriate paperwork with the court on your own, or applying for assistance through your local child support enforcement office. All states have a child support enforcement agency … more
How to Modify a Child Support Order
An initial child support order is usually made on the basis of the income of both parents, the needs of the child and other relevant matters. If you feel that an existing order has now become burdensome or inadequate you should consult an attorney because you may be able to have the existing order modified. STEP 1 – Evaluate Whether Your Circumstances Support a Modification In … more

Application for Child Support Enforcement Services (Title IV-D)
Use this form to apply for child support enforcement services from DCFS. (HFS 1283 (R-8-07)
Application for Child Support Enforcement Services (Title IV-D) For A Caretaker Who Is Not the Biological or Legal Parent
Use this form to apply for child support enforcement services from DCFS if you are not the biological or legal parent. (HFS 1283A (R-8-07)
Non-Assistance Program Fact Sheet
DCFS can help to enforce a child support order. This fact sheet gives you information about the types of services the DCFS can provide for you and … more
Authorization Agreement for Automatic Deposits
Use this form to give authorization to DCFS to automatically deposit to your account child support payments it receives for you child.

How To Modify a Child Support Order
An initial child support order is usually made on the basis of the income of both parents, the needs of the child and other relevant matters. If you feel that an existing order has now become burdensome or inadequate you should consult an attorney because you may be able to have the existing order modified. STEP 1 – Evaluate Whether Your Circumstances Support a Modification In … more