Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

child support responsibilities

My son and his fiance in IL broke up before the wedding. She was pregnant, and she left IL during early pregnancy and moved to CO to live with her parents. He tried to stay in contact with her, but she asked that he not do so. When he knew it was time for the baby's birth he recontacted her, but she responded that she wants no support or anything from him, but also doesn't want him involved in her or the child's life. He accepts this largely because of the distance involved (he is still in IL). My question is, what if any are his legal responsibilities in this case? If she changes her mind about support down the road, for example, could he be faced with penalties or arrearages for past due support even though she is refusing it? He obviously feels responsibility here, and wants to at least have a savings account set up for the child for future use. But from a strictly legal standpoint, what does he need to do?


Asked on 3/25/07, 11:56 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
George Zuganelis Zuganelis & Zuganelis, Attorneys at Law, P.C.

Re: child support responsibilities

Even though your fiancee is agreeing to stay out of the life of his ex and the child, he is still liable for child support under interstate compact law. Good luck.

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Answered on 3/26/07, 11:05 am


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