CHILD SUPPORT TERMINATION:
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Going through a divorce can be a stressful and emotional time for anyone, especially when there are children involved. Child custody and support will have to be decided between the two parents, and if that can’t be accomplished, it’s done through the court by a judge. Deciding child support can be more complex than most people realize. In Illinois, a concept called “income shares” is utilized to determine the proper level of child support. Both parents’ incomes are considered and taken into account in calculating the level of support the child (or children) will receive.
are particular cases where this occurs, a parent cannot assume they can stop paying support when the child turns 18. If they wish to stop paying support, they will have to make an appeal to the court to have it modified. When there is more than one child involved, the paying parent cannot stop or pay less in support when one of the children turns 18 if the order covers all children. A spouse will have to petition the court to either get the support dropped or lowered. If the parent assumes that they don’t have to pay after one child turns a certain age, they will face legal penalties for not following the court order. If a child wants to be emancipated between the ages of 16 and 18, then neither parent will be obligated to support that child. Becoming emancipated can be a huge step to take for a teen and should be considered seriously before any action is taken. Though parents are not obligated to support in cases like this, if a minor is only partially emancipated, a court may order their parents to support them. You don’t have to struggle through these steps and wonder about the “what ifs” by yourself. At Sullivan Taylor & Gumina, we are here to help you achieve what’s best for you and your children. Call us today at 630-756-5112.
Some parents may think that child support ends when a child turns a particular age, but that’s not always the case. Court orders don’t always come with an age limit — they can be set on what either spouse or judge decides on. The age majority in Illinois is 18, but that isn’t set in stone. When there
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Recipe inspired by realsimple.com
PASTA WITH TURKEY AND BROCCOLI
This simple, delicious recipe only takes 20 minutes from start to finish. It’s also a great way to encourage kids to eat their broccoli. The next time you make pasta, leave the canned sauce in the pantry and make this instead!
INGREDIENTS
• 3/4 pounds pasta (shells or orecchiette) • 2 cups broccoli florets • 3 tablespoons olive oil • 1 pound ground turkey • 2 cloves garlic, chopped • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• Salt • Parmesan cheese
DIRECTIONS
of salt. Cook while breaking up meat with a wooden spoon for 3–5 minutes. 3. Combine turkey with pasta and broccoli mixture, adding the remaining olive oil as you stir. Serve in bowls topped with Parmesan.
1. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Add broccoli when pasta is 1 minute from done. Drain both and return to pot. 2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet
over medium-high heat. Add the turkey, garlic, crushed red pepper, and a pinch
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