Many parents assume that if parenting time is split equally, child support automatically goes away. It does not. In Illinois, child support is calculated using the  Income Shares Model , and parenting time is only one part of the equation. Even with equal parenting time, one parent may still owe child support depending on income levels. Here’s how it actually works. How Illinois Calculates Child Support Illinois uses the  Income Shares Model , which looks at: Both parents’ ne

Family law is one of the most misunderstood areas of the legal system. Much of what people “know” comes from stories, advice from friends or outdated assumptions that don’t reflect how the courts actually work today.

Waiting to address family law issues can make your case more complicated. Learn how delays affect custody, communication, assets, and outcomes — and why early legal guidance is essential.