After a divorce in Illinois, you may be responsible for continued child support payments. Depending on your family’s circumstances, you might be paying for longer than you think. If you have any concerns about how child support will be allocated, a skilled Wheaton, IL family law attorney can give you an honest assessment of your circumstances and advise you during key decisions in a divorce.
Davi Law Group has experience handling complex divorce issues and we are prepared to advocate for your financial interests with regard to child support. Attorney Dion U. Davi has been practicing family law for over 20 years, focused on providing effective legal solutions to his clients.
High School Graduation or Adulthood
In most cases, child support in Illinois is terminated when a child turns 18. However, if a child is still in high school by the time he or she turns 18, child support payments will persist until graduation or by age 19, whichever comes first. At that point, the child is considered emancipated by state law, deemed financially independent, and responsible for his or her own decisions.