Child Support Payment Clarification

Summary

In Illinois, child support payments made before a parenting plan is finalized are generally not reimbursable. However, if you owe back child support, those payments might be credited towards arrears, depending on the specifics of your case. Courts can assign back child support for periods before the order is finalized, especially if there was an informal arrangement. Consulting with a family law attorney can provide clarity and guidance on these issues.

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what if i owed back child support, can the payments be credited towards that
If you owe back child support, payments you've made can sometimes be credited towards those arrears. It depends on the specifics of your case and how the court views the payments. You might want to consult with a family law attorney to get a clear answer.
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Then why was a assigned back pay when there was no child support due until the order was finalized? isnt that contradictory?
It sounds confusing, but courts can sometimes assign back child support based on the time period before the order is finalized, especially if there was an informal arrangement.
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