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Illinois Family Law FAQs

• Q: Are Other Shortcuts Being Considered To Make It Easier For Employers To Comply?
  A: A single centralized address, to which income­withholding payments can be sent, in each state, is mandated for 1999. Development of electronic data transmission … More
• Q: Can An Employer Discipline, Discharge Or Refuse To Hire An Employee That Has A Withholding Order?
  A: No. If an employer discharges, disciplines, refuses to hire or otherwise penalizes an employee because of a support obligation, the employer can be ordered to employ, … More
• Q: What Does An Employer Do When The Employee Or Custodial Parent Ask Questions About Their Withholding Notice?
  A: Employers are not responsible for answering questions about the information on the notice. Refer the employee or custodial parent to the inquiry number provided on the … More
• Q: What If An Employer Does Not Comply With The Notice To Withhold For Child Support?
  A: The employer may be subject to a $100 penalty for each day that the withheld amount is not paid after 7 working days have expired. If the employer willfully fails to … More
• Q: Does The Employer Have To Tell The Employee That A Notice To Withhold Income For Child Support Has Been Received?
  A: For an Illinois order, the employee will have received a Non­Custodial Parent Notice, which explains the withholding process and the employee`s rights, along with … More
• Q: What Should The Employer Do When The Employee Is Ordered To Provide Medical Support?
  A: The notice will indicate if the employer must enroll the children in health insurance coverage. If so, the employer must immediately enroll (without regard to … More
• Q: I Am Not On Public Aid; Does My Money Have To Go Through The Sdu?
  A: The SDU acts for both the State of Illinois for IV­D cases and for Clerks of the Circuit Court for non IV­D cases. The SDU is required to mail checks within … More
• Q: Will The Sdu Charge For The Service?
  A: No, the SDU does not charge for its services.
• Q: What If I Do Not Receive My Check, Or The Amount Is Wrong?
  A: You should contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the county in which the order was filed or IDPA at (877) 225­7077 or, If calling from out of state, … More
• Q: What Will My Check Look Like?
  A: Your check may look different. SDU checks will come in a Zfold self sealing envelope. However, be sure to watch your mail carefully, since there are various reasons … More
• Q: What Is The Time Frame For The Sdu To Set Up A Direct Deposit, Once We Mall The Information To Them?
  A: The direct deposit accounts take from four to six weeks to establish. The SDU will distribute checks to the payees until the account is established.

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