Child Support Guidelines

IMDMA §505 has set forth guidelines that have been held valid against a multi-pronged challenge .  That challenge included that they violated the states constitutional requirement of separation of powers, that the state constitution prohibited special or local legislation, and the state and federal provisions requiring both substantive and procedural due process and equal protection. In re Marriage of Cook, 147 Ill.App.3d 134, 497 N.E.2d 1029, 100 IllDec. 760 (3d Dist. 1986).

According to the Parentage Act, 750 ILCS 45/14(a)(1)
Specifically, in determining the amount of any child support award, the court shall use the guidelines and standards set forth in subsection (a) of section 505 and in section 505,2 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act.

The current statutory percentages for setting “minimum” or “standard” support are set forth in IMDMA §505(a)(1)

These percentages are applied to the net income of the parent required to pay support to determine a support figure, which is then entered into a support order.  Followed by a withholding notice to the supporting parents employer for automatic wage deductions (unless other arrangements are made.

See Also:

What if the Guidelines for child support are not adequate or appropriate?

Legal Obligation To Provide Support 

Understanding Child Support 

How is Support Calculated