In many family law cases, child support is a crucial issue. Both parents have financial obligations and will be required to contribute to the basic needs and expenses of raising their child. One parent will typically be required to make payments to the other, and when these payments are not made on time or in full, the child's quality of life can be significantly affected.
Fortunately, there are several legal avenues that a parent can explore to enforce child support orders and collect past-due payments. An experienced attorney can help determine the best ways to address these situations and can provide representation during legal proceedings while working to ensure that the child’s best interests will be protected.
Understanding Child Support Enforcement in Illinois
A variety of legal measures may be taken to ensure that a parent pays child support. A parent who is owed child support may have a number of options for collecting the past-due support and ensuring that payments will be made in the future. These include:
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