I am about to agree to an order of 20% on my income. Is that about right or too high on average?
2007-07-01 13:40:21 · 6 answers · asked by Jamie C 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
that is what I pay 20% I know some people that pay more but I dont know any that pay less that is in ILL
2007-07-01 13:44:48 · answer #1 · answered by heyvoto 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how many children, how much you make and if it leaves you enough to survive on.
If you are making $100,000 per year, then 20% will not make much difference, you can live on $80,000 a year quite comfortably. If you are only making $20,000 a year, that $4000 a year is a huge chunk. Of course, think about the quality of life you are contributing to for your children; $4000 really does not go far on its own.
What it really boils down to is do you think your children deserve to live as comfortably as possible? Most parents would say yes, even if it means tightening their own belt.
Naturally, you also deserve to be able to make ends meet. You have to justify your own personal expenses (housing, transportation, heat, food, clothes and other essentials). If you cannot survive on what you make now, then get a better paying job as soon as you can. You can beg the court for a reduction in the child support you pay, but you will need to provide some serious math to do it.
2007-07-01 20:51:17 · answer #2 · answered by Kevin k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The is NEVER a fixed percentage of income for child support in ANY state. The court considers the TOTAL income of BOTH parents and determines the total amount of support for the child(ren). That amount is split between the parents in proportion to their separate incomes. Custody arrangements then determine the amount of actual payments. ANY percentage listed is state law is ALWAYS a guideline, not a fixed rule.
2007-07-01 21:32:13 · answer #3 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
State statute says that in Illinois, the amount of child support for the first child is 20% of net income - i.e. after taxes and other mandatory withholding. Your order for 20% is correct.
2007-07-01 21:00:03 · answer #4 · answered by David B 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
20% for one child and 25% for more than one is what Illinois law allows the judge to order.Other states don't matter once it hits Illinois courts.And by the way stay up on those payments cause they can take an additional amount out of your checks in addition to the required payment if you are delinquent in that state.
2007-07-02 00:13:10 · answer #5 · answered by xsesivelyso2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
20% is correct. Its nice to know you are supporting your children.
2007-07-03 15:40:36 · answer #6 · answered by girlajeepin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋