Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

I was represented by 2 state attorneys for my divorce. It has taken 2 1/2 years to get to this point. The entire time I was desperate for child support as my husband wiped out our bank account. I was told by both attorneys that the law is that the back child support would be given to me at the end of the case, and would start from the time the case for support was filed. As of yesterday, the judge ruled he would not have to pay me back support, because it should have been documented in the papers from 2 yrs ago, and if I really needed it I would have. Well, I spoke with My attorneys for 2 years about it and we communicated with his atty. numerous times in regards to. But they say our negotiations cannot be presented. This is $5000 that I clearly need, as I have 2 kids and not a penny to my name. My attorney said "I'm sorry, this has never happened and we will make sure in our future cases to document it" ??? Is this legal? Does the law say it should be paid from the time of filing? And why was I required to support my children for a year by myself, but he's not responsible at all, all the while he makes 5 x's more income than I? I am devastate by this. We have no where to live in a month, & no funds to put down for an apt. What ishould be my recourse??

Asked on 1/31/17, 1:57 pm

Jonathan Shimberg Shimberg and Crohn, P.C.

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SA do not handle divorces, /Normally relief is granted back to the time the Petition for support has been served but it is discretionary

Answered on 1/31/17, 2:42 pm

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