Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

Why am I paying?

I am legely sepertaed my ex pays me child support for our 4 kids. He now found out he is the father of a 12 year old boy. The child support for that kid is coming out of mine. is that right? My children are paying for this child that they knew nothing of. and their father gets the credit according to the state.Why are they taking money for my kids to live on, for another? It seems wrong to me. Is that RIGHT or WORNG? What can I do?


Asked on 10/21/03, 10:54 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mary McDonagh McDonagh-Faherty Law Offices

Re: Why am I paying?

There are limits on what percentage of his income can be taken to support his children - this means all of his children. In essence, what has probably happened is that your support has decreased due to this other child also needing support.

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Answered on 10/21/03, 12:24 pm


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