When Child Support And Maintenance Exceed 50% Of A Payor’s Income In An Illinois Divorce
Stay-at-home parents can expect to receive the majority of the parenting time and, therefore, also receive child support. As the spouse that earns less money, stay-at-home parents can also expect to receive maintenance (formerly known as alimony) from the other spouse. This combination of child support and maintenance can easily exceed 50% of the payor’s