HOW DOES AN INDIVIDUAL PAY DOWN AN ARREARAGE IN CHILD SUPPORT?

If an individual is unable or refuses to pay child support as ordered by the court, an arrearage will exist. Unfortunately, many individuals find themselves in this position, so it is important to know that if you are entitled to support, you will have to complete the appropriate forms in order for the delinquent party to pay down their arrearage. This typically happens when the paying parent becomes unemployed, and therefore does not have the assets to stay current on support payments. When that individual does secure employment again, you must not only enter a withholding order so that the current statutory payments will be made, but the paying parent will also be required to pay an additional amount every month in order to reduce the arrearge, which will be included in a court order. In order to ensure this is setup correctly, contact one of our divorce lawyers so we can assist you.

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HOW DO I GET MY CHILD SUPPORT TAKEN OUT OF MY SPOUSE'S CHECK?

Generally, you can have your child support taken directly out of your spouse's check in order to ensure you receive the correct amount on time. This is done by completing a withholding order, filing it with the county, and then submitting it to your spouse's employer. When this is done, child support will be taken directly out of the paycheck, just like taxes, and sent to you. Be aware that in some situations this may not be possible because of self-employment, unemployment, and various other obstacles that may arise. If you are having trouble collecting the child support you are owed, please contact our family law attorney to schedule a free consultation.

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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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