If your child’s other parent is behind on child support payments, you have several options to enforce the support order and recover the money you need for your family. In Illinois, the courts and the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (DHFS) have several methods for collecting the total amount of past-due payments, known as child support “arrears.”
Falling behind on child support in Illinois can have serious legal and financial consequences. Although the State of Illinois can impose these consequences and recover unpaid child support through DHFS, a highly-rated Oak Park child support attorney with experience since 1988 in post-decree matters can guide you more quickly through the enforcement process and represent you in court if necessary.
Child Support Payment Enforcement in Illinois
The Illinois statute (750 ILCS 16/15) states that you can take someone to court to enforce child support payments under the following circumstances: