Blog ImageWhen parents choose to get a divorce, or in situations where unmarried parents are separated, they will need to address multiple issues related to their children. They will need to make decisions about how they will share parental responsibilities, create parenting time schedules, and make sure arrangements will be put in place to protect their children’s best interests. When creating a parenting plan and resolving issues related to child custody, parents will also need to make sure they both understand their child support obligations

Child support generally consists of financial payments made by one parent to the other for the benefit of their children. In Illinois, child support payments are determined based on a calculation that takes into account several factors, including the income of both parents. Understanding how child support is calculated, what factors may affect each parent’s obligations, and how to address complex financial concerns related to income and expenses is crucial in these cases.