Child Support Comparison

Illinois vs Indiana

Illinois state flag IllinoisvsIndiana state flag Indiana

Compare child support guidelines, calculation methods, and requirements between these two states.

Key Differences

Calculation Model

Same (Income Shares)

IL Model

Income Shares

IN Model

Income Shares

Illinois state flag

Illinois

IL

Calculation Model

Income Shares

How It Works

Income Shares Model (changed from percentage in 2017)

Deviation Factors

  • Shared parenting (146+ overnights)
  • Standardized expenses
  • Deviation criteria

Important Notes

Uses net income, includes detailed adjustments for shared parenting

Last updated: January 15, 2024

Indiana state flag

Indiana

IN

Calculation Model

Income Shares

How It Works

Income Shares Model

Deviation Factors

  • Parenting time credit (52+ overnights)
  • Extraordinary expenses
  • Tax considerations

Important Notes

Parenting time credit begins at 52+ overnights

Last updated: January 15, 2024

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