Pursuing Your Child Support Goals
Child support is a major obligation for parents who are required to pay it and a major factor in the quality of life of children who receive it. Whether you are concerned about determining, modifying or enforcing child support, you should consult a knowledgeable attorney.
At Watson & Linder in Springfield, Illinois, our experienced child support lawyers represent parents in all types of cases involving support obligations. To meet with one of our attorneys, contact us and schedule a free initial consultation.
Seeking Fair Determinations of Support Obligations
In Illinois, there are child support guidelines that are used in divorce and paternity cases to determine how much child support a non-residential parent needs to pay.
These guidelines are based on factors such as the income of the parents and the number of children each parent has to support. However, the guidelines are only guidelines, and judges have the authority to deviate from them.
Our attorneys pay close attention to the latest child support developments and can help you pursue a child support determination that is fair to you and your children.
We are also fully prepared to conduct investigations and retain expert witnesses in cases where one parent may be trying to manipulate the child support guidelines by hiding income from the courts. This is a particularly common issue when people are self-employed.
Assisting Parents With Modification and Enforcement
With major changes in the economy in recent years, child support modification has become a major issue. Factors such as job loss, significant pay cuts and bankruptcy may entitle you to pay lower child support; however, you must get approval from the court first.
We represent parents seeking modification of their child support obligations due to changed circumstances, as well as parents who wish to oppose child support modification requests.
Our attorneys also offer personalized attention and service to parents seeking help with child support enforcement. We are experienced at various methods for collecting unpaid child support, including garnishment and liens on property.
To discuss what we can do to help you pursue a positive outcome to your child support case, contact us today.
