Q. When can I ask for an increase in child support?
A. Child support can be modified any time you can demonstrate a change of circumstances, such as:

• A pay raise by the noncustodial parent
• Increased needs or expenses of the child

Q. Can I get my child support reduced if I've lost my job?
A. Job loss is the most common reason for child support to be reduced, but you must request a reduction from the court and obtain an order reducing child support.

Q. When can I seek a modification of custody?
A. Two years after the last custody order, you must be able to show a change of circumstances. Prior to the lapse of two years, you must prove that both the physical or mental health of your child is endangered.

Q. Is my ex-spouse responsible for paying our child's college expenses?
A. In most cases, courts require divorced parents to contribute to their children's college education expenses. The court will consider each parent’s ability to make a contribution, the child's ability to pay and the child's ability to succeed at college.

Child Custody and Child Support in Illinois

Bloomington Child Custody Attorney

Parents often find their emotions running high in divorce and paternity cases involving child custody and support.

This can make it particularly difficult to arrive at a mutually agreeable solution to the important issues. This is when an experienced and skilled lawyer can be of most help.

For twelve years, child custody attorney Michelle Mosby-Scott has been helping people in the Bloomington area reach resolution in child custody and support cases in Illinois family court. Ranging from clear and insightful advice on the issues to cost-effective and aggressive legal representation in court, she can guide you through the process from beginning to end.

Contact Allison & Mosby-Scott to schedule a consultation. Learn more about how we help mothers and fathers with:

• Legal custody and physical custody

• Specific parenting time plans that include holidays, vacations and instructions for dropping off and picking up children if you anticipate this may be a problem
• Understanding your rights and responsibilities for child support, including support for college-aged children
• Requesting a modification of child support or a modification of child custody if a parent's or a child's situation has changed

  Child Custody and Visitation Challenges
  Removing a Child from Illinois:
  A parent cannot move away from the state with a child without the consent of the other parent or an order from the court. The court will usually grant an order if the parent can prove the move will result in improved financial livelihood; but remarriage in and of itself is usually not sufficient. The other parent can fight the removal in court. We represent people seeking to move out of state, as well as people opposing such a move.

  Custody Issues with a Gay or Lesbian Parent:
  We are seeing an increasing number of custody cases involving gay or lesbian parents. Courts do not discriminate against parents because of sexual orientation; however, if the sexual orientation of a parent affects the child, it can be considered by the court.

  If you would like more information about bringing a child custody or child support case in Illinois court, contact our office for help.

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210 1/2 N. Williamsburg Dr
Bloomington IL 61704
Phone: 309-662-5084
Fax: 309-662-2994
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