INSTRUCTIONS: ILLINOIS CHILD SUPPORT INSTRUCTIONS PACKET

You may represent yourself in Illinois family court if you are seeking child support payments. This article discusses a packet containing instructions for how to complete this process. These instructions are provided by the Southern Illinois University School of Law and is available on their website. This document does not include the actual forms themselves and is for informational purposes only.

Illinois Child Support Instructions Packet Step 1: The first documents are a disclaimer, warning and an overview of how to make use of this packet. Note that these instructions caution that you may need additional legal assistance.

Illinois Child Support Instructions Packet Step 2: The next section concerns "people you should know" and outlines the various members of the legal system you will be interacting with.

Illinois Child Support Instructions Packet Step 3: The next section provides definitions of legal terms you will need to understand during the handling of your case.

Illinois Child Support Instructions Packet Step 4: The next section summarizes child support laws you should be familiar with that may affect your case.

Illinois Child Support Instructions Packet Step 5: The next section provides instructions about which forms must be obtained and filed.

Illinois Child Support Instructions Packet Step 6: The next section outlines some myths and misperceptions people have about the child support process.

Illinois Child Support Instructions Packet Step 7: The last section contains miscellaneous tips about what you should do during this process.