Illinois Child Support Enforcement Resource Center
- Illinois Support Enforcement Measures
- Who Can Enforce Court Ordered Child Support in Illinois
- Illinois Child Support Services Caseload Statistics
- Interest on Missed Child Support Payments
- Statute of Limitations on Back Child Support
- Statute of Limitations for Determination of Paternity
- Age of Emancipation / Age of Majority
- How Are Child Support Payment Amounts Determined in Illinois?
- Custody and Visitation Issues
- You Have Options
Even if the non-custodial parent lives outside the state of Illinois, the law requires cooperation between states. The non-custodial parent is legally required to make regular child support payments, regardless of where they live.
Illinois Support Enforcement Measures
If a non-custodial parent does not pay child support, he or she is subject to enforcement measures in accordance with Federal and Illinois child support law to collect regular and past-due payments.
- Intercepts of federal and state tax refunds
- Intercepts of other state and federal payments, including Illinois lottery winnings
- Suspension or revocation of Illinois professional license or occupational certificate
- Denial or suspension of United States passport
- Inclusion of child support debt in the non-custodial parent’s credit report
- Seize assets of non-custodial parents in repayment of child support debt
- State or federal criminal prosecution for non-payment
Who Can Enforce Court Ordered Child Support in Illinois?
The Illinois Child Support Enforcement is the state-run child support enforcement office for Illinois. The State of Illiois is required by federal law to provide services through Child Support Enforcement (CSE) and is funded by the federal government and the State of Illinois.
| ILLINOIS CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT CASELOAD STATISTICS1 | |
|---|---|
| Full Time Equiv. Staff | 1,546 |
| Total Caseload | 601,957 |
1 U.S. Office of Child Support Enforcement, Boxscores for FY 2005
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Interest on Missed Child Support Payments
In the State of Illinois, any payment or portion of a payment that remains unpaid for 30 days or more accrues interest at the rate of 9% per year.
Illinois's Statute of Limitations on Back Child Support Payments (Arrears)
Illinois has no statute of limitations regarding child support enforcement.
Illinois's Statute of Limitations for Determination of Paternity
Illinois requires that paternity be established within two years of the age of majority.
Age of Emancipation / Age of Majority in Illinois
The age of majority in Illinois is 18. (755 ILCS 5/11-1 and (750 ILCS 5/505))
Child support is automatically terminated when the child reaches the age of majority unless the child has a disability or by agreement of the primary parties. Illinois extends support to age 19 if in High School and documentation is received.
How Are Child Support Payment Amounts Determined in Illinois?
In Illinois, support payments are based on the number of children. There are minimum guidelines for the payment of child support based upon a percentage of the obligor's net income. The amount of support is dependent upon the net income of the paying parent. The guidelines in Illinois provide: 1 child: 20% of obligor's net income; 2 children: 25% of obligor's net income; 3 children: 32% of obligor's net income; 4 children: 40% of obligor's net income; 5 or more children: 50% of obligor's net income.
Custody and Visitation Issues
Child support and visitation rights are separate issues. The court determines both and will usually order the non-custodial parent to pay support and the custodial parent to make the child available for visits.
The custodial parent must obey the court order for visitation, even if the non-custodial parent cannot or will not pay child support. The court can enforce any of its orders against either parent.
You Have Options
Any custodial parent not receiving public assistance may contract with a child support collection agency such as Support Collectors, or hire a private attorney, and at the same time have a case open with Illinois Child Support Enforcement. We work harder to collect the child support you are owed.
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