“She’s just going to spend my money on herself”—How much child support is enough?

The price maybe high, but you want your child to have what he/she needs—food, clothes, transportation, housing, medical care and a good education.

It is not unusual for a single child to cost around $1.1 million, from birth through the undergrad college years; therefore, the financial support from both parents is very important.

Illinois child support laws ensure that the non-custodial parent is paying money towards the child’s food, clothes, transportation, housing, any activities, medical care, and private schooling, until the child is 18.  The amount is based on the income of both parents, deductions such as alimony or child support to another party, and the child’s standard of living.

Illinois’s child support guidelines are as follows:

·      One child: payment should be 20% of noncustodial parent’s net income

·      Two children: payment should be 28% of noncustodial parent’s net income

·      Three children: payment should be 30% of noncustodial parent’s net income

·      Four children: payment should be 40% of noncustodial parent’s net income

·      Five children: payment should be 45% of noncustodial parent’s net income

·      Six or more children: payment should be 50% of noncustodial parent’s net income

So what can you do if you’re overpaying?

In order to protect your rights as a noncustodial parent, you must call on the expertise of the attorneys at The Reese Law Center, LLC. Our attorneys know what is in your best interest and how to fight for a fair amount that will ensure your child is taken care of without breaking your bank account. So, go ahead, and give us a call (708)914-4570.