In Illinois, parents have an obligation to financially support their children, whether they are married or not. To make sure this obligation is met, a divorce with children will usually come with a court order of child support.
As the custodial parent, you may wonder what you are allowed to spend child support on. As the non-custodial parent, you may be concerned about where exactly your funds are going. A Rolling Meadows, IL family law attorney at The Law Offices of Curtis Bennett Ross, L.L.C. can address your questions about child support. If necessary, we can take legal action on your behalf to enforce or modify the court order.
Child Support Pays for Necessary Expenses
In general, child support payments are meant to cover the necessary expenses that come with raising a child. These expenses may include:
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Housing, such as rent or mortgage payments