Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

My wife and I are currently separated ( not legally though). I pay her child support for all 3 children ( only 2 are mine). I have also paid bills for her. We recently filed taxes and received the money in which she kept the full amount. We went to her bank, she deposited a portion of the money and the rest was cashed. I didn't ask for the money right away because we were to take and drop my car off and spend time together as a family. She then called me and said she wasn't giving me any of the money. Now she is asking why I haven't paid child support for this week. What can I do? She has taken over $3000 and threatens to get a lawyer and a divorce if I don't pay. I didn't agree to give her that money. Will she owe that money back when we go to get a divorce? Also, would the court take into account that I have paid many of her bills and our joint bills during this separation? Please help

Asked on 3/01/11, 3:58 am

David Gotzh Law Office of David Gotzh

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You are not mandated to pay child support except under court order. She buffaloed you into signing over $$$$ that you didn't need to.

Until someone files for divorce, there's little advice I can give on what to do since you're technically still married.

Answered on 3/04/11, 8:03 am

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