When parents get a divorce, arrangements are made for one parent to pay child support to the other to ensure the welfare of the child. Many factors are considered when determining how much money a parent needs to pay the other, including the parents’ financial situation and the child’s needs. That is why it can be so frustrating to discover that your ex is spending the child support payments on herself instead of your child. If this is happening to you, speak with a skilled DuPage County, IL divorce lawyer to review your options.
How Can I Make Sure Child Support Is Being Spent on My Child?
Once you make your child support payments, your ex can use her discretion to spend it as she sees fit. You are no longer entitled to the money, as it is hers to use.