Parental financial responsibilities are not optional, and you cannot refuse to pay child support or waive the right to receive support on behalf of your child. Illinois’ child support law, 750 ILCS 5/505 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes outlines parents' obligation to support their children after a divorce or a separation.
The required shared monthly financial obligation and a parent’s portion of that obligation can be affected by various factors such as the number of children that require financial support, the number of overnights the paying parent has with the children, the needs of the child, the resources of each parent and additional expenses such as health insurance premiums and childcare. Working with an experienced Lake County child support attorney is crucial to accurately set child support from the very start. A skilled child support attorney can prepare support calculations based on the legal requirements and ensure your children receive a fair amount of financial support from both parents.
Remember, the court must consider your children’s best interests before anything else. The only person looking out for you is your own lawyer. Trust the dedicated family law attorneys at Manassa Law to protect your legal rights during every step of your divorce or separation.