Posts Categorized: Child Support

Child Support and Medical Expenses

Regardless of whether you are the payor or recipient of child support in Illinois, there are certain expenses that you expect to incur. Food, lodging, education, utilities, and extracurricular activities just scratch the surface when it comes to raising a child, so it is obvious that a large portion of support payments will be dedicated to these and related costs. However, medical expenses are sometimes overlooked when addressing child support in a divorce case or after establishing paternity. R...   Read more ...  

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Can Child Support Be Taken out of SSDI?

If you pay child support pursuant to an Illinois court’s order in connection with a divorce or paternity case, you know how critical it is to comply with the terms. However, even when you understand your obligations and fully intend to live up to them, health-related circumstances can have a significant impact on your ability to support yourself – which also affects your ability to pay child support.   Fortunately, you may qualify to receive benefits under the federal Social ...   Read more ...  

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Are Gifts and Loans Considered Income for Child Support Purposes?

If you’re dealing with child support issues in connection with divorce or paternity proceedings, you probably already know there are multiple factors that affect the amount. The Illinois statute on Property, Support and Attorney Fees (Section 505), lays out the calculation basics and authorizes relevant state agencies to establish rules regarding child support guidelines. In general, the determination depends upon the income of both parents and the amount of parenting time each is allocated; h...   Read more ...  

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Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Very exciting news: After years of practice and months of preparing for exams, I’ve been accepted as a fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. The AAML was founded nearly fifty years ago to promote the highest degree of professionalism and excellence in the practice of family law in Chicago. The Academy Fellows are a select group of 1600 divorce attorneys across the nation recognized top family lawyers with a high level of knowledge,...   Read more ...  

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