Child Support and Paternity

Chicago Area Child Support and Paternity Lawyers

Child support is often one of the most highly contested areas of family law. When child support is at issue, the relationship between the parents has generally fallen apart - and working together in any capacity becomes virtually impossible.

At Rogoff & Betancourt, P.C., our family law attorneys will help you establish a fair child support arrangement that can protect your interests, while also ensuring that your child's needs are met. Contact us today to schedule your free initial consultation with an experienced attorney.

Experienced Family Law Attorneys Handling Child Support Matters

Establishing a fair child support structure is never easy. We understand that these are emotional issues as well as legal issues, and we will approach these issues with the sensitivity demanded by such matters. With more than 15 years of experience handling all aspects of divorce, we can resolve even the most difficult situations.

In Illinois, child support levels are largely governed by statutory guidelines. Although there can be some variations for special circumstances, you can expect that your child support levels will be determined by the following guidelines:

These percentages represent the percentage of the non-custodial parent's income that must be provided to the custodial parent for child support. Again, these are just guidelines. We can help you reach a child support arrangement suitable for your circumstances that places the best interests of your child as its highest priority.

Paternity Attorneys for Cook County, DuPage County, and Lake County

In child custody proceedings outside of marriage, establishing paternity is essential. Unless paternity is legally established, the father will not be required to contribute any child support. We can help arrange DNA testing to prove paternity, and also move forward with the necessary legal documentation to ensure that paternity is officially registered with the state of Illinois.

Because Rogoff & Betancourt, P.C. is a small law firm, our attorneys work closely with each client in a one-on-one relationship that may not be possible at a larger law firm. We work to educate our clients about the law affecting their case, and to set realistic expectations so that they won't be taken by surprise.

For a free initial consultation, contact Rogoff & Betancourt, P.C. today.