Child support is a legal measure that courts use to make sure children’s needs are met after a divorce. Both parents are usually obligated to pay child support, though how much they pay depends on factors like custody arrangements and annual income. When a judge orders child support payments, it is after considering the child’s educational and developmental needs. These include any disabilities that might require extra care.
Parents may stop paying child support payments in certain cases, though you should always check with an Illinois child support attorney before you stop making child support payments.
When Can I Stop Paying Child Support?
Parents are usually absolved from paying child support in the following cases: