Can divorced parents in Illinois be automatically mandated to pay for their child’s college expenses? Generally, yes. The divorce court often requires each parent to pay for part of the...

College expenses can be significant. Since 1980, the inflation-adjusted cost of a four-year college degree has increased by 180%. Several factors are behind this increase. Many colleges now provide expanded...

The impact of the Supreme Court’s decision is already being felt in this area. In July 2022, a group of Republican lawmakers introduced the Unborn Child Support Act in both...

Separation and divorce often have a profound impact on children and arguing about child support doesn't help. And while the parents may no longer wish to live together as a...

Raising a child is expensive. According to data provided by Chalkbeat, the average cost of center-based child care in Illinois now exceeds $13,000 per year - making it one of...

Child support orders are essential for ensuring that a child receives the financial support they need and deserve from both of their parents, not just the parent who spends the...