Child support is one of the most important financial obligations a person can have. Past-due child support is one of the few debts that generally cannot be forgiven in bankruptcy, and ongoing failure to pay can also lead to criminal charges
If you’re a parent who should be receiving child support and isn’t, you have several options for collecting missed payments in 2026. A Rolling Meadows, IL family law lawyer can talk you through them.
What is the Easiest Way to Collect Missed Child Support Payments in Illinois?
Income withholding is often the most straightforward option to collect past-due support. When child support is ordered in Illinois, the order typically includes a withholding provision to be sent to the paying parent’s employer (750 ILCS 28/20). This provision enables the paying parent’s employer to withhold the required amount from their paycheck and send it to the State Disbursement Unit for processing.