Retroactive Child Support Motion

Summary

In Illinois, retroactive child support is governed by the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (750 ILCS 5/505). To cite this in your motion, reference the specific statute. Format your motion with a title, introduction, body, and conclusion. In the body, include background information, your request, and the legal basis for your request. For example, you can state: This request is made pursuant to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, specifically 750 ILCS 5/505(a)(2.5). If the law did not permit the courts to award retroactive child support, a parent could avoid an obligation to pay support by stalling and delaying. By granting the courts the power to award retroactive child support, the legislature intended to avoid creating an incentive for delay.

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So if I want to cite the Illinois statute of law for retroactive child support, requesting retroactive from when I initially filed. how do I properly cite it in my motion for retroactive?
In Illinois, retroactive child support is addressed under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. When citing this in your motion, you can reference the specific statute as follows:
- **Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (* ILCS */*)**
Would you like more detailed information on how to format your motion or any other assistance?
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Certainly! Here's a concise guide on how to format your motion for retroactive child support in Illinois:
- **Title**: Motion for Retroactive Child Support
- **Introduction**: State your name, case number, and the court.
- **Body**:
- **Background**: Briefly describe your case and the filing date.
- **Request**: Specify the period for which you're seeking retroactive support.
- **Legal Basis**: Cite the statute: *Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (* ILCS */*)*.
- **Conclusion**: Summarize your request and sign the document.
Would you like a sample template or further details on any section?
I just want to know. how is the citation of the retroacti....my motion? Can you show me an example
Certainly! Here's an example of how to cite the Illinois statute for retroactive child support in your motion:
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**Motion for Retroactive Child Support**
**Introduction**:
I, [Your Name], case number [Your Case Number], am filing this motion in [Court Name].
**Body**:
- **Background**:
I initially filed for child support on [Filing Date].
- **Request**:
I am requesting retroactive child support for the period starting from [Start Date] to [End Date].
- **Legal Basis**:
This request is made pursuant to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, specifically ** ILCS */**.
**Conclusion**:
For the reasons stated above, I respectfully request the court to grant my motion for retroactive child support.
[Your Signature]
[Date]
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Would you like any further assistance or clarification on this?
For example, I wanna state something like this.pursuant to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, specifically ** ILCS */*(a)(*.*) If the law did not permit the courts to award retroactive child support, a parent could avoid an obligation to pay support by stalling and delaying. By granting the courts the power to award retroactive child support, the legislature intended to avoid creating an incentive for delay.
Certainly! Here’s an example of how you can state that in your motion for retroactive child support:
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**Motion for Retroactive Child Support**
**Introduction:**
I, [Your Name], case number [Your Case Number], am filing this motion in [Court Name].
**Body:**
- **Background:**
I initially filed for child support on [Filing Date].
- **Request:**
I am requesting retroactive child support for the period starting from [Start Date] to [End Date].
- **Legal Basis:**
This request is made pursuant to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, specifically ** ILCS */*(a)(*.*)*. If the law did not permit the courts to award retroactive child support, a parent could avoid an obligation to pay support by stalling and delaying. By granting the courts the power to award retroactive child support, the legislature intended to avoid creating an incentive for delay.
**Conclusion:**
For the reasons stated above, I respectfully request the court to grant my motion for retroactive child support.
[Your Signature]
[Date]
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Would you like any further assistance or clarification on this?