Category Archives: Child Support

The Impact of Shared Custody on Child Support

Posted on May 30th, 2013 by Deborah A. Carder

Ever since the news reports revealed that the Illinois legislature had started reviewing the child support statute, I have been flooded with questions regarding the change.  The reports state that according to the new proposal, the statute will no longer … Continue reading →

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How Do Courts Calculate Child Support When a Parent is Unemployed or Underemployed?

Posted on May 14th, 2013 by Shannon R. Burke

Every parent has a legal and moral obligation to financially support his or her child.  When parties divorce, the court will usually require the noncustodial parent to pay a percentage of his or her net income as child support.   What … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Myths in Illinois Divorce Cases [Myth #8]

Posted on September 19th, 2012 by Burton S. Hochberg

Myth: All support payments are tax deductible. Wrong. Maintenance payments ordered by the court or covered in a Marital Settlement Agreement if they abate upon the death of the payee, are generally tax deductible to the payor and tax includable … Continue reading →

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The College Factor: Three Points Divorced Parents Need to Consider

Posted on September 12th, 2012 by Gregory C. Maksimuk

Navigating the college selection process and funding a child’s college education can be stressful for all parents, but can be especially stressful for parents who are divorced. Fortunately, divorced or separated parents can minimize the stress associated with college preparation … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Myths in Illinois Divorce Cases [Myth #7]

Posted on August 27th, 2012 by Burton S. Hochberg

Myth: If I have no income, I can’t be ordered to pay child support or maintenance. Not true. Illinois courts, as do most states courts, will go out of their way to protect children in connection with child support payments. … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Myths in Illinois Divorce Cases [Myth #6]

Posted on August 13th, 2012 by Burton S. Hochberg

Myth: If I have shared or joint legal custody, and a shared visitation schedule, I won’t have to pay any child support. Not true. Courts are loathe to not award child support. They will look at the parenting schedule but … Continue reading →

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Athletes Cannot Avoid Family Obligations

Posted on July 30th, 2012 by Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP

Article originally appeared in the July 24, 2012 issue of the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin written by Thomas F. Villanti and Evan D. Whitfield Much like the “curse of the Lotto,” we hear time and time again about former professional … Continue reading →

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Child Support Factors Into Financial Woes

Posted on April 30th, 2012 by Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP

Article originally appeared in the April 24, 2012 issue of the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin written by Thomas F. Villanti and Evan D. Whitfield American sports enthusiasts love a good rags-to-riches story.  Reading about an athlete rising up against the … Continue reading →

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Professional Sports & Family Law: Lockout Does Not Necessarily Equal Support Modification

Posted on July 6th, 2011 by Evan D. Whitfield

As of July 1, 2011, both the National Football League (NFL) and the National Basketball Association (NBA) are embroiled in labor disputes, which have resulted in the owners instituting “lockouts” against the players.  This battle of millionaires versus billionaires has … Continue reading →

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“Net Income” for Child Support Purposes

Posted on April 18th, 2011 by Timothy M. Daw

A common sense approach to the trend in Illinois law A frequent question for family law practitioners is, what is “net income” for child support purposes? The law on this issue has been evolving over the decades since the enactment … Continue reading →

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