A tool designed to estimate the financial obligation for the care and maintenance of a child in the state of Illinois, based on established legal guidelines and relevant financial information. This instrument typically requires inputs such as each parent’s net income, healthcare costs, and childcare expenses to produce an approximate support amount.
The use of this instrument provides a preliminary understanding of potential support obligations. It allows parties to anticipate financial responsibilities or entitlements, potentially streamlining negotiations and promoting settlement. Historically, calculating child support required manual computation and interpretation of complex statutes; these tools offer a simplified and readily accessible alternative. It can improve efficiency in the determination of appropriate financial support for children.