HOW IS CHILD SUPPORT CALCULATED IN ILLINOIS?

In Illinois, there is a general formula on how child support is calculated. Typically, the non-custodial parent must pay a percentage of their income, which flunctuates depending on the number of children for which support must be paid. The percentage is based on the gross income of the individual after subtracting certain allowable deductions such as taxes, union dues, mandatory retirement contributions, medical expenses, medical insurance for dependants, and several other items. Regarding the percentage of income that must be paid, state statute begins child support at 20% of the resulting income, but it can rise to as much as 50% if there are six or more children to support. Feel free to contact one of our experienced divorce and child support attorneys for more information.

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CAN AN ATTORNEY REPRESENT BOTH PARTIES IN A DIVORCE?

Yes, an attorney can represent both spouses in a divorce, however, it is important to be careful in doing so. I would highly recommend having both parties sign a disclaimer stating that they are aware that a conflict of interest may exist for the attorney and they are waiving any future claim they may have against the attorney. It is best to have an attorney represent both sides when the parties are mostly in agreement as to who is to obtain what assets, debts, maintenance, and both parents are in agreement on the major child support issues. The attorney's role would be to draft the appropriate agreements and file everything with the court of jurisidction. The attorney can also act as a mediator for the parties on any issues where thay are not in agreement.

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