If you have minor children with your spouse and you get a divorce, child support will be an essential part of the divorce process. Illinois law requires that both parents support their children financially, and an Illinois divorce attorney with a strong success record can help you create a fair child support agreement with your ex-partner.
What are Illinois Child Support Requirements?
Child support requirements are codified in the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. The requirements are based on an ‘income shares’ model. This means that child support is determined by considering the incomes of both parents with the intent to provide the child with the same financial support the child would have had if the parents were still together.