Child support requirements in Illinois

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Illinois

My ex and I have been divorced for almost 4 years now. We have 50/50 custody of our two girls. At the start of the agreement, I (the mother) made more money, and therefore was ordered to pay child support. This includes half of the medical insurance. Now, I have a job that pays 40% than my previous position, and I know I now make significantly less than the father. This change of employment was by choice for my sanity and health. I am aware that since it was my choice I cannot petition to pay less child support, nor am I angling to do so. I am only wondering if I would be required to pay more as insurance and cost of living goes up? If the father petitions to have child support increased, can I refuse since I now make much less than he does. Again, I am not asking for a reduction in what I currently pay. I am only asking if I would be ordered to pay more if the situation arose.

 

[army judge]

am only asking if I would be ordered to pay more if the situation arose.

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[zddoodah]

"Refusing" isn't an appropriate response to a "petition." If he petitions for an increase, you can oppose his petition on the basis that you now make less.