Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

Age limit to child support

My husband currently pays child support to his ex wife for a child that is over 18, he does not attend school, and does not live with the mother, He is currently in jail. Can he file a motion to terminate support? The mother is saying that according to Illinois Law, he has to pay until the child is 19.


Asked on 2/06/09, 2:04 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Amil Alkass LAVELLE LAW, LTD

Re: Age limit to child support

Yes, he should immediately file a motion to terminate support based on the child being emanicipated.

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Answered on 2/06/09, 2:12 pm
John Steele Steele Law Firm

Re: Age limit to child support

No, he can get support dropped.

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Answered on 2/06/09, 2:48 pm


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