Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

My 16 yr. ols son was recently kicked out of school. He was placed in an alternative on line program, because the day alternative program is full. My ex says he no longer has to pay child support because he is not (physically attending school) Our support is not court ordered. He has an attorney who called me at work to tell me that I had no money (which is true) and they would keep me in court until Nick is 18. Is what my ex said true? please be honest with me. can i represent myself in this?


Asked on 5/04/10, 6:31 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jonathan Shimberg Shimberg and Crohn, P.C.

If you had gone to court to set child support it would end at 18, unless he has not finished high school at which point it would end when he was 19. The attorney neglected to tell you that if you file and serve him, any order would most likely be retroactive to the date he was served, if not to the date of filing. And he can be ordered to pay your attys fees. You can represent yourself, but it is difficult to do,

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Answered on 5/09/10, 7:12 am


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