Illinois Child Support Modification Attorney
Determining appropriate child support obligations can be a necessary element to both households beginning their post-divorce existences on solid financial ground after an Illinois divorce. The goal of child support payments is to share the burden of providing for children with the nonresidential parent. Too high of an obligation can choke the finances of the household that is responsible for paying child support. Too low of an obligation can leave a residential parent with an unfair share of the financial burden of raising their children.
I am Aurora child support lawyer Matthew M. Williams of the Law Office of Matthew M. Williams, P.C. I am a seasoned family law practitioner who has devoted the focus of my legal career to divorce and its related issues. I am familiar with the courts in DuPage, Kane and Kendall counties and how they view various family law issues such as child support.
Illinois State Child Support Guidelines
In Illinois, child support obligations are determined through the use of state guidelines that are fairly rigid in their determination of child support obligations. The state minimum guidelines dictate that a non-residential parent contributes the following percentage of their net income as child support:
- One child 20 percent
- Two children 28 percent
- Three children 32 percent
- Four children 40 percent
- Five children 45 percent
- Six or more children 50 percent
Various other expenses can be added to the formula to create a more accurate picture. Expenses such as health care, taxes and Social Security contributions can help lower an obligation. Expenses such as day care, 401(k)s and IRAs are not applicable.
Contact My Office
For representation that can help you secure appropriate child support obligations, call 630-409-1261 or simply contact me online to schedule your initial consultation. Flexible payment plans and reasonable retainers are part of the commitment I make to helping you move forward with your life.
