Blog

How is Retroactive Child Support in Illinois Calculated? By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC In general, child support payments raise children’s standard of living to the level it would have been if their parents were married. That’s especially true in an income-share state like Illinois. Therefore, determining the amount of child support is not always easy. […]

What Does Primary Custodial Parent Mean? By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC Most parents have firm ideas about how to raise their children and want to be as active and involved in their lives as possible. Unfortunately, getting a divorce can wreak havoc with your plans, particularly when it comes to sharing child custody with your […]

How Much Child Support Should I Get Per Child? By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC Parents have a moral duty and a legal obligation to financially support their children. Child support in Illinois helps to ensure that basic needs are met and that your child has access to the material items and resources they need to […]

How Do I Collect Child Support if My Ex is Leaves the Country? By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC For parents who are divorced, or unmarried, court-ordered child support payments help to ensure your child is provided for and has what they need. A court order also protects you in the event support is not paid, […]