Going through a divorce as a parent can come with many challenges. In addition to everyone learning how to cope emotionally, divorce raises many new questions about moving forward. Until now, your children have had a certain level of consistency. Unfortunately, with...

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Illinois child support and extracurricular activities
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jul 9, 2019 | Child Support
Even though your marriage did not succeed, you always put the interests of your children first. If you are going through a divorce, you likely want to be certain your kids continue to have the financial resources they need to thrive. You should not, however, pay more...
Be well-prepared for your child support modification hearing
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Aug 7, 2018 | Child Support
Circumstances change in life, and an unexpected event may require you to seek a modification to your existing child support agreement.A few years might have passed since you were last in court, and you may feel a bit apprehensive about this next appearance. If...
A Look At the New Illinois ‘Income Shares’ Child Support Model
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Aug 3, 2017 | Child Support
Illinois family courts are using a new "income shares" formula to determine the amount of child support a noncustodial parent pays to a custodial parent. Under the new law, which went into effect July 1, both parents' incomes will be considered when calculating the...
What laws govern interstate child support payments?
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Nov 11, 2016 | Child Support
Attempting to recover child support payments can feel like a two-way battle. Not only is the parent of your child shirking their responsibility, you now have to work harder to make ends meet for you and your child. Although child support is administered at the state...
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