Family Law

Child Support

Expert child support representation in Chicago and surrounding neighborhoods. Ensuring fair support calculations and enforcement that meet your child's needs.

What is Child Support Law?

In Illinois, child support ensures children's day-to-day needs are met after parents separate. Support is generally calculated under the income-shares model, which looks at both parents' incomes, parenting time, and statutory guidelines. Courts can also order parents to share add-on expenses like health insurance, childcare, unreimbursed medical costs, and extracurricular activities. Child support orders can be modified when there's a substantial change in circumstances and may be enforced through wage withholding and other remedies. K D Law Chicago helps you understand the numbers, secure a fair order, and keep it workable as life changes.

Parent budgeting for child support

Guideline Calculation

Income-shares worksheets using both parents' incomes and parenting time to reach a clear, guideline-based amount.

Add-Ons & Shared Costs

Allocate health insurance, childcare, medical, and activity expenses so needs are covered without confusion.

Deviations & Complex Income

Address bonuses, self-employment, imputed income, and when facts justify a deviation from the guideline.

Modify & Enforce Orders

Seek updates for substantial changes and use wage withholding or other remedies to address arrears and non-payment.

How Can We Help?

We guide parents through every aspect of child support—ensuring fair, enforceable outcomes that protect children's needs and financial stability for both parents.

Calculate Child Support

We apply Illinois income-share guidelines to determine fair support that considers both parents' incomes and parenting time.

Modify Existing Orders

When income or circumstances change, we help adjust child support orders to remain fair and legally compliant.

Enforce Nonpayment

From wage garnishment to contempt actions, we pursue overdue support and ensure accountability under Illinois law.

Handle Complex Income

We address bonuses, commissions, business income, and self-employment to calculate accurate support obligations.

Negotiate Settlements

We guide parents toward fair, collaborative resolutions that prioritize financial stability and reduce conflict.

Support for Unmarried Parents

We assist with parentage establishment, initial support orders, and enforcement to ensure both parents share responsibility.

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Why Choose K D Law Chicago for Child Support?

Whether you're seeking to establish, modify, or enforce child support, K D Law Chicago combines detailed financial analysis with compassionate advocacy to secure fair, lasting outcomes for families.

Family Law Representation

Comprehensive Financial Insight

We analyze income, bonuses, business earnings, and benefits to calculate accurate support obligations under Illinois law.

Family-Focused Representation

Our approach keeps your child's wellbeing at the center—balancing fairness and financial responsibility for both parents.

Proven Results in Court & Mediation

We deliver strong advocacy—whether negotiating settlements or representing clients in enforcement and modification hearings.

Compassionate, Strategic Guidance

We provide clear communication and steady support—helping you make informed decisions that protect your family's future.

Child Support Results at a Glance

  • 200+ Support Orders Established/Updated
  • Clear Add-On Expense Allocation
  • Effective Enforcement & Arrears Recovery
  • Complex Income (Self-Employed & Bonuses)

Need help establishing, modifying, or enforcing child support in Illinois? K D Law Chicago brings precise financial analysis and focused advocacy to every case.

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