Life changes, and sometimes a child support order that made sense when it was entered no longer reflects your current situation. Under 750 ILCS 5/510, an existing child support order can be modified when there has been a substantial change in circumstances. The same is true if the current order is inconsistent with what the legal guidelines would require by a specific amount. If you think your order needs to change, our Will County, IL child support lawyers can review your situation and help you understand your options.
What Qualifies as a Substantial Change in Circumstances for Child Support?
A substantial change in circumstances means something significant has shifted for one of the parents or the child. The change has to be real and meaningful. Minor fluctuations in income or small shifts in expenses generally won’t be enough.