Illinois Family Law Insider
All about navigating Family Law in Illinois — your trusted source for expert answers on divorce, child custody, support calculations, and all family legal matters. Each episode features Managing Partner Katie Vandeusen having meaningful conversations with our seasoned attorneys who break down complex issues into practical guidance.
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Illinois Family Law Insider
Why Most Illinois Parents Get Child Support Wrong (And Pay the Price) - #17
How does Illinois child support really work when it comes to income calculations? In this Illinois Family Law Insider episode, Sterling Hughes Managing Partner Katie VanDeusen sits down with Senior Associate Ryan Shope to break down the income shares model and dispel common misconceptions about who pays child support.
They explore:
- How the income shares model considers both parents' proportional income contributions
- The critical 146-overnight threshold that dramatically affects support calculations
- What counts as "income from all sources" including family financial support
- How Illinois courts handle high-income situations above $500,000 combined income
- Why voluntary underemployment won't reduce your child support obligations
- Strategic battles over parenting time that are really about financial positioning
Listen in for practical insights on Illinois child support calculations, including why the focus should remain on children's needs rather than strategic financial positioning, and how courts ensure children maintain their lifestyle as if the family remained intact.