Enforcing a child support order

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Enforcing a child support order

If the paying parent is not paying child support ordered by a court, there are legal options available to the receiving parent to enforce the child support order. Learn more about enforcing child support and back child support.

Enforcing child support basics
Explains the basics of enforcing child support orders.
Guide
Enforcing child support
Common questions asked about how to enforce a child support order in Illinois.
FAQ
Enforcing a child support order
Steps to enforce a court order for child support from mediation to going to court.
How-To
Petition for rule to show cause - Family law cases
This Easy Form makes a Petition for Rule to Show Cause to help you enforce an earlier court order. Use it for Illinois family law orders, involving child support, divorce judgments, allocation of parental responsibilities, parenting plans, or joint parenting agreements (custody or visitation).
Easy Form
Back child support
Learn more about what back child support is, whether they can accrue interest, and how to enforce an order.
FAQ