Illinois child support continues until the child reaches age 18, or, if they are still enrolled in high school full-time at age 18, support continues until the child graduates from high school or turns 19, whichever comes first. Illinois calls this the emancipation of the child. Circumstances will likely change between the original child support calculation and the emancipation of the child. When circumstances do change, you may need to modify child support.
If the parents cannot agree on a new amount of child support, either parent can request a modification under certain circumstances. Support modifications are not taken lightly, and the person requesting a change must meet strict requirements.
If you are facing financial hardship, either because you are paying too much support or not receiving enough support for your child, reach out to the compassionate child support lawyers at Manassa Law today.
This is just a general explanation of Illinois child support obligations. Many different circumstances can affect the amount of child support you may pay or receive.