Category Archives: Child Support
$1 Million Per Month Child Support Demand Highlights Complexities in Chicago High-Net-Worth Divorce Cases
A high-net-worth divorce case that was filed in Illinois last year highlights the complexities, and the high stakes, of Chicago high-net-worth divorces. According to local news reports, Multibillionaire hedge fund owner Ken Griffin filed for divorce from his wife, Anne, in Illinois court after the couple had been together for a total of 11… Read More »
Failing to Pay Child Support in Chicago – What are the Consequences for Nonpayment of Child Support Under Illinois Laws?
One of the things that newly-divorced parents may wonder in Chicago is what happens if one ex-spouse fails to make child support payments to the other ex-spouse, as required by the court order in the case? Indeed, in order for a divorce to be finalized, if there are children born of the marriage, the… Read More »
Chicago Man Charged with Threatening Public Official in Heated Child Support Case – Learn about Where You Can Get Legal Help with Your Chicago Child Support Matters
Child custody and child support cases can truly be some of the most controversial, heated, and emotionally charged cases in civil law. With important and potentially life-altering issues, such as who will make life decisions on behalf of the child, and who the child will live with and be taken care of by, are… Read More »
Did You Lose Your Job in Chicago but You Have Child Support Payment Obligations? Find Out What You Can Do Under Illinois Child Support Laws
When a parent in Chicago finally gets their decree of dissolution of marriage from a Chicago judge, and has the child custody orders, child support orders, and parenting plan in hand, they may think that it is smooth sailing from here on out. However, as with most things in life, the most well-laid plans… Read More »
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 »