Your ex is getting paid off the books, under the table…whatever expression you like. If you’re expecting them to pay child support, it’s not just the IRS who needs to know more about that money and how much of it there is.
Parents getting paid in cash to avoid paying child support is more common than you might think, and it is incredibly frustrating. If your ex is hiding income, know that there are tools to fight back and make sure your child gets the support they deserve. A Skokie child support attorney can help you use them.
Does My Ex Have to Pay Child Support if They Get Paid in Cash?
Every person who owes child support must pay that support, regardless of how they receive their paycheck. Courts determine child support payments based on a parent’s gross income per 750 ILCS 5/505. That income includes cash, tips, side jobs, and anything else a parent earns, even if it never shows up on paper.