Are child support payments based on income?

Yes, child support payments are typically based on the income of the person who is paying the support. Child support is meant to cover the costs of raising a child, and it is generally the responsibility of the non-custodial parent (the parent who doesn’t have primary physical custody of the child) to make regular payments. In Illinois, the child support formula is known as the Incomes Shares Model, which is designed to calculate the amount of support that should be paid based on the incomes of both parents. This formula takes into account the incomes of both parents, any health insurance costs, the amount of parenting time each parent has, any unusual medical or educational expenses, and the number of children in the child support order. Based on these factors, the Incomes Shares Model creates a “fair” child support amount that is meant to be shared by both parents. Ultimately, the court will decide the amount of support that is paid, and will consider income when making this decision.

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