CHILD SUPPORT

It is nearly universally agreed upon that one of the most important things in a divorce is finding the best possible outcome for any children involved. It is important that children feel as secure as possible in an insecure situation. That may mean that parents put aside their differences to find what is best for the child. That can also mean making agreements regarding the financial support children will have for the foreseeable future. It may be in the child’s best interests for the parents to come to an agreement regarding child support before it becomes an issue of contention where the parents are adversaries rather than partners in parenting.



At the Law Office of Raleigh D. Kalbfleisch, our team is prepared to help parents devise a plan for child maintenance that both parents can live with. We will start with the factors Illinois courts use to determine what level of support is appropriate. Then we consider whether that amount is fair to everyone involved, whether it is appropriate or just.