Child Support

Child Support Lawyers

From Wheaton and the Loop

Whether it is in the context of a divorce or not, child support is a highly contested issue that many parents face. At the Illinois law office of Esp, Kreuzer, Cores & McLaughlin, LLP, our lawyers provide representation to married and unmarried individuals that are seeking to establish the proper amount of child support for their children.

Child support is calculated by entering certain types of numbers, such as income and expenses, into a formula. This formula then calculates the amount of support that is warranted according to the accuracy of the numbers that were entered. Daycare expenses, medical expenses, and other extracurricular expenses often figure into the amount of support ordered.

Many child support orders are drawn up according to the number of children in a family, such as:

• 1 child - 20%
• 2 children - 28%
• 3 children - 32%

Our firm can take the time to explain how these numbers relate to the amount of support you must pay or receive, and the other child support guidelines that must be followed.

Altering Child Support Orders

Modification is the process used to institute a change in a child support order. If the circumstances of either party have substantially changed (such as a considerable increase in wages or decrease in income), a petition for modification of the child support order may be in the best interests of the case. A lawyer at our firm can assist you in dealing with all aspects of child support modification and enforcement.

Get in touch with an attorney at Esp, Kreuzer, Cores & McLaughlin by contacting us through this Web site or calling our office at (630) 871-1002. Let us help you address your child support issues as efficiently and effectively as possible.