The divorce lawyers at Leeders & Associates, Ltd. understand that one of the most crucial elements of divorce is to set aside the differences of the parties and to focus on the best interests of the child. Custody plays an important role. In Illinois, there are two main types of custody, Sole custody and Joint custody. Joint custody provides the maximum involvement by both parents in the lives of their children. Sole custody allows one parent total physical custody of the child, while the other parent receives visitation rights. In granting custody, the court’s main focus is to determine the best interest of the children. The court considers things such as the willingness and ability of each party to place the needs of the child ahead of their own, and whether the past history of involvement of the parties with the child reflects a system of values, time commitment and mutual support.
Child Support
Illinois Courts determine child support payments by using a percentage formula:
Number of Children
Percentage of Supporting Party’s Net Income
1
2
3
4
5
6 or more
20%
28%
32%
40%
45%
50%
Net income is defined as total income from all sources minus the following deductions:
Federal and State Income tax property calculated
Social Security payments
Union dues
Mandatory retirement contributions required by law or as a condition of employment
Dependent and individual health/hospitalization insurance premiums
Prior obligations of support or maintenance actually paid pursuant to a Court order
Expenditures for repayment of debts that represent reasonable and necessary expenses for the production of income, medical expenditures necessary to preserve life or health, reasonable expenditures for the benefit of the child and the other parent and exclusive gifts.
For a free consultation, call 312-427-7400 today to speak with an experienced Chicago divorce attorney at Leeders & Associates, Ltd. for a free consultation.
Office Locations:
Loop: 20 E. Jackson Blvd., Ste. 850 Chicago, IL 60604
South Side: 10540 S. Western Ave., Ste. 402 Chicago, IL 60643
SW Suburbs: 3333 Warrenville Road Ste. 200 Lisle, IL 60532
Will County: 16 W. Van Buren, Ste. 303 Joliet, IL 60432
NW Suburbs: 2025 S. Arlington Heights Rd. Ste. 113 Arlington Heights, IL 60005
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