Illinois Attorney Handling Child Support Issues

At the Law Office of Christopher Haaff in Crystal Lake, Illinois, we assist clients in determining the amount of child support they will pay or receive according to the Illinois child support guidelines. We have the knowledge of the child support statutory and case law and the guidelines that the court uses to deviate from the standard guidelines.

Child Support Calculations

Child support is determined by a specified percentage of the payer's net income. Expenses such as taxes and health insurance premiums are factored in. Based on those guidelines and the information provided, an amount is calculated. If the amount of child support is uncontested, the process can be relatively straightforward.

Deviations in Child Support

The courts can deviate from the statutory guidelines in certain situations, such as where the custodial parent has a significantly higher income than the payor does. Special needs of children can be a factor in raising or even lowering the amount of child support. The child may have medical issues that require more money. However, there are cases where the child does not need as much money as the amount coming from the formula.

Contested Child Support

At the Law Office of Christopher Haaff, we represent clients who wish to dispute the amount of child support that has been ordered. While the formulas are set, the incomes and expenses may be contested by the two parties.

Modifications of Child Support

A child support order may not always accurately depict the current needs and abilities of the parent ordered to pay child support or the parent receiving child support. When there has been a significant change in circumstances that increases or decreases the income of one of the parents, the child support order may be revisited and evaluated.

Contact Us

For more information about Illinois child support guidelines, or to schedule an appointment with an experienced family lawyer, please contact our Crystal Lake, Illinois, law firm.