Losing your job doesn't automatically reduce your child support obligation. Learn how child support modifications work in Illinois, what the court considers, and why acting quickly is important if your financial situation changes.

Child support plays an important role in ensuring children receive the financial support they need after a separation, divorce, or parentage case. In Illinois, child support is calculated using statutory guidelines designed to provide for a child's needs while taking into account the financial circumstances of both parents. While no major statewide child support changes appear on the immediate horizon, Illinois family law continues to evolve. Understanding how child support i

Child support is designed to help meet a child’s financial needs after parents separate. Illinois uses an “income shares” model to calculate child support, which takes both parents’ incomes into account.