Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

My ex-husband had the mother of his other children (whom he lives with) file for support to reduce the amount he has to pay for our 4 children. My support was reduced because the judge set the support according who has the oldest child. I was not informed of this change until our next court date. His oldest child has been living with my ex's mother, he is 18, no longer attends high school and is supposed to be attending job corp. Can I have the judges decision to base support on who has the oldest child changed to be based on who filed first or based on the fact that since they live together he is already contributing financially to the household? Should the other mother still be collecting child support for their oldest child since he is in job corp and not attending school? I cannot prove he doesn't live with his parents without involving my other children because his mother will deny it.


Asked on 12/09/15, 2:32 am

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

The quick answer is the oldest comes first. IF there is a court order for support for that child that amount is deducted from his net income before the calculation of support for your children. If he legally is still in high school support continues until he is 19.

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Answered on 12/09/15, 4:22 am


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