CHILD SUPPORT AND ALLOCATION

At Barreiro Law we are committed to serving the best interests of your children where we encourage peaceful, negotiated agreements whenever possible. Our attorneys have the experience and knowledge to provide comprehensive legal representation geared toward protecting your children as well as your own rights in any family law matter.

We can help you with: 

Allocation of Parental Responsibilities (formerly Child Custody) 

Understanding and planning for determining which parent (or both) make legal decisions for your children and parenting time can be one of the most emotional issues in litigation. We will work to minimize the negative consequences that may be experienced and be integral in every step to make sure that your child’s best interests are represented. 

Child Support

Understanding the child support process is critical to ensure your child receives the appropriate financial support from both parents. While Illinois has a formula for determining child support, at times a deviation is necessary. We can assist in calculating the appropriate child support amount for your family. 

Parentage

With an increasing number of children being born outside of marriage, the Illinois Parentage Act addresses the rights and responsibilities of unmarried parents and their children. Through parentage, recognition of a parent-child relationship as well as solving the disputes regarding support, custody, and parenting time can be solved.