How Do You Collect Unpaid Child Support In Illinois?
Child support in Illinois is money paid by a noncustodial parent toward the financial expenses of raising a child. If you are not receiving your support, state law provides for collection enforcement. A noncustodial parent who is behind in payments is subject to wage garnishment, property liens, interception of tax returns, fines, license suspension and jail time. The Illinois Child Support Services program assists custodial parents and caregivers in receiving owed child support. Calculate the amount of support owed. Illinois law provides for interest accrual on late child-support payments at the rate of 9 percent per year, and interest is applied once a payment is more than 30 days late. Write the total down and note when the last support payment was made. Write down all of the relevant information you have about the noncustodial parent. Include the parent’s current address, place of employment, the location of any bank accounts and any other sources of income you are aware of. Note w
