Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

Not on Salary- Impact on Support & Maintenance

My wife wants maintenance & child support for our 2 minor children. I am not on salary, so my income varies significantly from month to month. From what I understand, I would pay 25% of my income for child support alone. Since my income fluctuates, should I still expect to pay a fixed monthly amount for maintenance & support? That could get very difficult in months when I'm not making enough to cover that amount plus my own living expenses!


Asked on 3/17/07, 9:20 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Peter LaSorsa The Law Offices of Peter M. LaSorsa, P.C.

Re: Not on Salary- Impact on Support & Maintenance

By statute the support amount is 28% not 25%.....generally an average is taken using your high and low months.......when you are making more you save for the months you are making less.

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Answered on 3/17/07, 9:51 am


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