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 amount of child support a noncustodial parent pays to a custodial parent.
A Look At the New Illinois 'Income Shares' Child Support Model
What laws govern interstate child support payments?
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.