Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois
Child Support
I pay child support for my 17yr. old daughter-who now lives with me. I also owe back support-that isn't taken out of my check, yet. We had a verbal agreement that I would help with everything our daughter needed, so he never pushed the issue until now. What do I have to do to stop the payments, as she is living with me? And will he have to take me to court for any past support?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Child Support
Hello. First of all you need to get into court
as soon as possible and file a petition for
custody of your daughter. The fact that she
lives with you will not relieve you of child
support, until you seek a legal change of custody
from the court. I know this sounds silly, but I
am familiar with this type of situation. Dad
will have to take you to court to get back sup-
port. The amount will have to be determined by
the court, unless you and he can reach an agree-
ment. I will be happy to answer any additional
questions that you might have.
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