Check out this article about having a hard time collecting child support from about.com divorce. It's a wise person who does NOT negotiate a child support figure. Yes, I know you want that support coming in, and you're trying your darndest to be the "nice" one in the divorce. Illinois has calculations set in place for a reason.
So what are those calculations? 20 percent for one child, 28 percent for two children, 32 percent for three children, 40 percent for four children, 45 percent for five children, and 6 or more at 50 percent. 750 ILCS 5/505.
And, always keep in mind if you're the one having to go to court to get that child support, you can request attorney's fees pursuant to Section 508(a) of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (IMDMA). 750 ILCS 5/508(a).
