Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

My ex and i are currently going through joint custody divorce. We have an 8yr old son. She is named the residential parent. However, the child doesnt physically stay with her. My ex lives outside of his school district also in a crime filled area. My son stays at his grandparents house (also where his school has him addressed as living). My ex just filed for child support to be paid to her. Is there a way i can pay my support to his grandparents instead of her? How do i make this request in court and what sort of documents should i prepare to help my case? I am also considering going for full custody if there is no way to pay the grandparents. I would rather my son live with me and switch schools then to put money in my exes pocket for her to spend on herself.


Asked on 9/16/12, 1:09 pm

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

If the kid is really living with her parents, ask that they be joined as parties and that you pay support to them. The court, in the meantime, will order you to pay support to her if she is the residential parent,

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Answered on 9/20/12, 10:33 am


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