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Note that answers given in this section cannot take the place of independent, legal or financial advice. Please read our disclaimer.

"What if my spouse doesn't pay child support he or she has been ordered to pay?"

If a spouse ordered to pay child support is not fulfilling his or her obligation, the state's most common response is to garnish the non-custodial parent's wages. The custodial parent may also file for a court hearing in which the non-custodial parent could be subject to jail time or having his or her tax refund withheld to pay the back child support. In order to avoid this complexity, a Certified Financial Divorce Planner can facilitate a settlement that includes provisions to help ensure payment of child support.

About the author of this Illinois Divorce FAQ:

Nicole Brucker is a Certified Financial Divorce Practitioner and the founder of The Sapient Solutions in Evanston, IL. She can be reached at (847) 866-6000. View her Divorce Magazine profile.