Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

Hi, my name is Jackie and I am 18 years old. I just turned 18 February 24. Me and my girlfriend have a 1 1/2 year old baby girl. We have lived together since September 2010 (that's roughly 6 months) When I was 16 my mom pulled me out of high school and didn't put me back in. I have been taking GED classes because when I moved out she wouldn't give me my birth certificate so I couldnt put myself in regular school. My mom received 380 dollars a month in child support from my dad even though I haven't been living with her. When I first turned 18 I went to see if I can get the child support put in my name since I am still in school. They gave me a court date for the end of this month and when I called my father to inform him he didn't have a problem with continuing the child support while I'm in school. My question is will I be legally able to receive this child support?


Asked on 3/09/11, 8:20 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

No - if you prove that you are emancipated from your parents, all you will do is give the Court a reason to terminate child support completely. Support is paid to the parents until a child reaches 18 or graduates high school, whichever is last (if a child is not in high school the latest date is when the child (adult?) reaches 19. If you begin higher education you may be able to secure contributions toward the expenses from your parents (i.e. you go to college or trade school).

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Answered on 3/09/11, 8:39 pm


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