Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

How do you determine alimony and child support ?

Ive been married for 18 years to my husband, but we've been together for 20. We have 5 children, three are still minors. I have never worked throughout the entire time Ive been with him. How does the court determine the percent of child support for three kids plus alimony ? My husband no longer lives with us,a nd is refusing to pay me anything for the household bills he left behind. He was layed off all winter and the bills have piled up. I have no job skills and have arthritis in both hands and other areas, making it even more difficult to find a job I can reasonably do . Also is a quit claim deed valid in Illinois? An attorney told me that its a useless peice of paper that can be easily reversed at any time ? Is that true? Thank you.


Asked on 3/12/04, 8:31 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Mary McDonagh McDonagh-Faherty Law Offices

Re: How do you determine alimony and child support ?

3 children would mean 32% of his income for child support. Alimony is worked out separately. If your husband quit claimed property back to you that was acquired during your marriage, it is considered marital property and may not be valid. You need an attorney.

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Answered on 3/12/04, 10:30 am


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