Net income for child support in Illinois

The law is changing on this right now. For example, maintenance is becoming a deduction for child support purposes and required life insurance...

My daughter is emancipated, graduated H.S., but my ex claims she is mentally challenged. Can I be obligated for her support?

You definitely need a lawyer. This is the kind of situation where different judges might well reach different conclusions. Therefore, it is...

If we have a court order for child support and my ex loses his job does he still owe while he's unemployed?

He sure does. One of the most frequent ways in which people get in trouble in family law court is to lose a job, stop paying child support (or pay...

When get married is my income taken for child support?

Gary's response is perhaps the most important one. While your income doesn't "count" towards his child support obligation, some Judges might take...

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I'm on disability and getting a divorce. We're getting joint custody so I don't get child support but I would be alimony.

Your situation is complex. You need a lawyer. Many family law attorneys in Illinois offer free initial consultations.

I don't think your question is really about residency (which state someone truly resides in) but is rather about how long someone who has moved out...

How do I get my ex-husband to pay for his 50% of my child's college tuition. It is in the order but he ignores the order.

There is a very common motion for these kinds of situations (failure to make court ordered contributions to various expenses). If the court finds...

My former spouses attorney is free and mine is not, can I get her to pay some of my fees?

Yes, there is a leveling the playing field statute in Illinois. Moreover, I believe there is case law dealing with this particular situation -...

Can unexercised stock options be considered income for child support?

There are legal arguments in Illinois on both sides of this issue. This is not a topic that you are likely going to be able to litigate without an...

Your father would be entitled to a refund of the unused portion of his retainer, if any.