Category Archives: Child Support
Chicago Woman and Mother Wins Temporary Child Support after Battle with Court in Domestic Violence Case
The story of a Chicago woman and mothers fight for temporary child support after she sought an order of protection against her boyfriend for domestic violence shows not just her strength and resilience in the face of extremely challenging circumstances, but demonstrates to Chicago parents facing domestic violence that they have rights and options… Read More »
How a Former Chicago Bulls Star Player Wound Up On-the-Hook for Child Support Payments and Where Chicago Parents Can Go for Legal Help with Their Child Support Issues
There is no doubt that the issue of child support is very important in many Chicago divorce cases and family law cases involving children. Indeed, when young, minor children are involved in a Chicago divorce, or an unmarried couple splits, typically the non-custodial parent – the parent that the child does not live with… Read More »
Illinois Changes Child Support Laws to Pass More Dollars Through to Families on TANF
There is no doubt that 2024 brought about a lot of change when it comes to politics and the political climate in Chicago and the United States. Although arguably the biggest political bout concerned the 2024 U.S. Presidential election, and much news focus was put on federal policies under the current Biden administration, the… Read More »
Feeling Like Your Child Support Will Never Come Through after Your Chicago Divorce? Here’s What You Need to Know
It sounds like a nightmare scenario: a person gets divorced in Chicago with three children born in the marriage. They are awarded full custody of the three children, and their spouse is ordered to pay child support. The divorce is finalized and the parties have moved out of the family home, and cash is… Read More »