Child Support Issues in Illinois?

Question

I am looking for whatever information anyone knows about child support laws in Illinois and in general. I am 4 months pregnant and the father has already said he does not want to be in the childs life so I am doing research now to see what it is I can do. I know I am going to file for child support and he does too, but he's treatened to do just about everything in the book...relinquishing his parental rights, putting funds in other people's names, moving out of state, the list is endless.

The only two issues I'm really concerned with at this point is him putting funds into other people's accounts and him moving out of state. His family has a business in which he has said he'd put things under and he has said he might move to California for some type of job. The parental rights I'm not too concerned with because I think I read that even if he gives up his rights, he still has to pay child support if he is ordered to, unless I'm mistaken. What can I do if any of this happens?

Answer 1

Unfortunately, there is not much you can do especially until he actually does some of those things, most of which I doubt he will do anyway. He is threatening an awful lot of action to avoid his responsibility, especially when the chances are good that he will be able to avoid child support anyway. I am have seen many guys do it.

I am assuming you both are adults (if not, then different laws apply). While Illinois has gotten better about pursuing deadbeat dads, unless you go on public aid, sadly, there is not much interest in or resources committed to catching them. I believe the other writer is correct about income taxes and possible wage garnishment (if they find him).

If you do get child support awarded, make sure it is paid through the court, not directly to you. If he fails to pay, he is in contempt of court. Keep records of communication, etc. starting now. IT wouldn't hurt to consult a lawyer familiar with family law.

Here is a link to the State of Illinois Child Support Enforcement: http://www.ilchildsupport.com/

Hope it helps and good luck to you.

Answer 2

Just let him talk, and you stop talking about it.

What you are doing is just inflaming his anger issues.

This is not about what you or the daddy can settle on, as far as child care, support, medical expenses... Too late for the daddy to use protection, so, I consider him to be a totally careless and irresponsible male.

The Courts will see all the funds, if the judge wants to, like in an audit of the business, via past Tax Filings, and find the portion that belongs to 'Daddy', and, from that, figure out his ability to contribute towards the child.

In the USA, he cannot run anywhere, and he cannot hide forever.

One thing most folk don't comprehend. You BOTH are equally responsible for the child care. That means that a certain amount is levied upon each of you for child support. So, if the child needs $500 per month for home, food, clothing, medical care, then, you get to pay half of that.

The only control over the providence of the child is what the custodial parent decides is the level of comfort that child enjoys, in food, clothing, shelter, medical care, schooling.

Answer 3

From the things I've read on CS issues, if he's capable of making any money (and the court can go through the Dept of Revenue or whoever keeps track of wages in your state to see if he's been getting any kind of paychecks) the courts can set an amount based on what they think he's can make and he will have to pay that.

As far as giving up his rights to the child, if I'm not mistaken, I think he can only do that if the child is adopted by someone else. Other than that, the state says that someone has to be responsible for this child and since he's the father he's going to have to pay.

I think the only way he can probably get out of paying is if he dies. Other than that, most states will find a way to get him to foot the bill because if he doesn't pay, the state will have to.

Answer 4

there really isn't much u can do, i live in texas and i have 2 kids their dad doesn't pay and i don't know how to enforce it , one moved out of state and the other im not sure, i know its a really tough situation to be in but u will survive it, just make sure u get all the information u can about him like ss#, dl# dob, and full name , and all that because even if he moves out of state , if he gets a job he will still have to pay,i would reccommed getting all that information if u don't already have it and then leave him alone don't let him know anything about what u are going to do. and just do it when the baby is born

Answer 5

If he does all that he still has to file a tax return in his name and you can apply to the courts to get them.

Answer 6

well to be honest NO!

Answer 7

I dunno but to Chad H . WTF?! You're a guy but they're dad left?! So you left but your still there? Anyways , this is why the US is screwed up GO CANADA!