Everyone dreams of winning the Powerball lottery and taking care of their debt in one single swoop. For one man recently, that dream came true. However, after he was identified as the winner of a huge jackpot, it became public knowledge that he had debt pertaining to back child support, as is the case for many Illinois parents for any number of reasons.
Casino database may help garner overdue Illinois child support
A new law in several states could potentially affect Illinois parents. For parents who are behind on their Illinois child support payments, playing the slots may eventually lead to having to hand over winnings as payment for what is owed to a custodial parent. There are currently laws on the books in a number of states that allow the casinos to hold the winnings for authorities to apply toward the back child support.
Illinois child support issues even plague those in government
Some people may wrongfully assume that child support problems may only plague the downtrodden or those who are struggling to make ends meet. The recent case of the Illinois child support issues plaguing an ex-U.S. Representative highlight the fact that these complications and financial hardships can happen to virtually anyone. Representative Joe Walsh has found his child support problems are headline news and he is vigorously trying to explain and defend his position.
Casino winnings may affect Illinois child support
The obligation to pay child support can be financially taxing for some parents. However, anyone who has been ordered to pay Illinois child support, or support in another state, needs to know that it is a responsibility that can't be avoided and there may be serious legal consequences for not following through with that responsibility. Those who pay Illinois child support may also wish to keep in mind that any kind of income, even casino winnings, may have to be applied toward back child support payments.
Is new child support agreement a slam dunk for Dennis Rodman?
Parents who do not make court-ordered support payments for their children may find themselves in jail. Right now, Dennis Rodman, who used to play professional basketball in Illinois, is quickly becoming acquainted with this possibility.
Man fails to make payments according to child support formula
Parents who do not make child support payments may find themselves in serious trouble. Illinois family courts are legally obligated to act in the best interests of the children when it comes to a family law dispute. This is why parents may find themselves behind bars for not making court-ordered payments calculated using the state's child support formula. One 49-year-old man is currently facing the possibility of jail time for not keeping current with support payments for his children.
Failing to pay Illinois child support can lead to arrest
Failure to pay support payments for one's children is illegal. This can lead to serious monetary penalties for non-compliant parents. It can also end in the arrest of the parent as well as significant time in prison. Therefore, it is important for a divorced parent to make sure that his or her Illinois child support payments are paid on time. Unfortunately, fifteen parents in another state failed to do this and were recently arrested in a roundup operation implemented by the authorities.
Parents should plan ahead for Illinois child support payments
When couples divorce, one of the main concerns is the effect that the divorce could have on their financial situation. This can be even more concerning when there are children involved. One of the most important issues in a divorce with children is determining the amount of required Illinois child support payments. Prior to the settlement, this can leave parents in the dark in terms of their future financial position.
Child support, custody can apply to non-married Illinois parents
Child support and child custody agreements may traditionally be tied to divorce settlements, but as Peoria readers know, parents don't necessarily have to be married to have a child and split up. Illinois child support and custody agreements pertain to any two parents who have a child, but no longer wish to be together. Even though all the aspects of a divorce are not involved in these agreements, they can still engender the same issues and complications.
Child support: College tuition dispute results in lawsuit
Parents of teenagers nearing college age in Illinois are likely familiar with how expensive a college education can be. It can be difficult enough for families with two parents and two incomes to manage these large expenses.
