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Illinois Family Law FAQs

• Q: What If My Support Payment Is Distributed Incorrectly Or Not At All?
  A: Check with your employer`s payroll office first, to confirm that the employer is deducting your child support payment and that payments are being mailed according to … More
• Q: Can I Call The Sdu With Questions?
  A: The SDU is a clearinghouse and cannot answer questions about orders or balances. For Information or questions about a court order for support or order/notice for … More
• Q: Where Are My Payments Being Mailed?
  A: State Disbursement Unit P.O. Box 8000 Wheaton, IL 60189­8000
• Q: What Do I Do About My Annual $36 Fee To The Circuit Clerk?
  A: You should pay fees, assessed by the Clerk, directly to the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
• Q: If A Private Collection Agency Receives A Payment From A Noncustodial Parent, Will They Send It To Idpa Or To The Sdu?
  A: Private collection agencies should instruct payors to send the money directly to the SDU. In the event that a private collection agency does receive a check, they will … More
• Q: In Illinois, can a Spouse Give Up His or Her Right to Alimony in a Premarital Agreement?
  A: Yes, Illinois law allows spouses to include modification or elimination of spousal support in their prenuptial agreement. However, if the couple decided to limit … More
• Q: What Steps are Necessary to Enter a Valid Premarital Agreement in Illinois?
  A: The Illinois Uniform Premarital Agreement Act requires that premarital agreements be in writing and signed by both parties.   In order to be valid, the … More

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