Can My Child Support Be Modified?

In Illinois, child support can be modified at any time if there has been a substantial change in circumstances since the entry of your last child support order. You do not have to wait a certain amount of time to request a modification. There just has to be a change in circumstance. Some things that would be considered a substantial change in circumstances are an increase or decrease in either parents’ income, if one or more children are no longer eligible for support, or if the amount of parenting time has changed.

If you believe your child support should be modified, make sure to file a motion with the Court as soon as you are aware a modification is needed. The judge can back date the modification to the date the motion is filed but usually cannot make any changes to the support amount prior to the date your motion is filed.

If you have questions about your child support in Madison, St. Clair, or Bond Counties, the experienced attorneys at Mitchell Highlander are happy to help. Please give us a call to get the answers you need.

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