WILL YOUR CHILD SUPPORT CHANGE?
New Laws in Illinois Mean Changes For Many
Next month, big changes go into effect for Illinois’ child support laws. Currently, people paying child support owe between 20 percent of their income for one child and 40 percent of their income for four children. Although this makes sense on paper, it doesn’t take into account the amount of time the children spend with the parent paying child support. The new law is designed to fix that.
It’s important to note that in many cases the law itself won’t affect child support payments; you may still be held to the last plan that was ordered by the court. The new law was written to specifically state that the change in payment structure doesn’t constitute a reason for a change in your payments by itself. In order to do that, you’ll need to demonstrate “a substantial change in circumstances” besides the new payment rules. One such change would be spending more time with your children, especially considering how the new system is likely to be structured. Having your children for at least 146 days is likely to greatly reduce the child support burden and allow you to move to the new payment structure. That said, expect the courts to view such changes with a careful eye. They’ll want to be sure that the change is about the best outcome for the children, not the least financial burden for the parent. For now, the best I can say is that the new way of doing things is going to lead to some turmoil and confusion. It might also lead to a better situation for many paying too much child support. If you have any questions about how it will affect you, don’t hesitate to call me.
Under the new system, tables and charts will govern support owed. While these haven’t been revealed yet, time spent with children is
expected to be a much larger factor in child support owed than under the previous payment schemes.
HAVE A LAUGH!
It’s officially the season of salads, and fruit salads are summer’s specialty! Enjoy this tasty dish as a side or main course. For some added protein, toss in a handful of slivered almonds or chopped pecans. SENSATIONAL SUMMER SALAD
INGREDIENTS
• 1 pound strawberries, thinly sliced • 3 medium peaches, thinly sliced • 1 cup blueberries • 1 heaping tablespoon fresh basil or mint, chopped
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice • 1 tablespoon maple syrup • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
DIRECTIONS
1. In a medium serving bowl, combine the strawberries,
3. Gently toss to combine. 4. Serve immediately, or chill for later.
peaches, blueberries, and basil. 2. Drizzle lemon juice, maple syrup, and balsamic vinegar on top.
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Recipe inspired by CookieAndKate.com.
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