Public Act 104-0733 introduces significant changes to how parenting time overnights are factored into support calculations, affecting both case strategy and financial outcomes beginning January 1, 2027. In this timely one-hour webcast, Nancy Chausow Shafer, author of IICLE's Child Support and Maintenance Calculation Guide, will explain the new overnight provisions, the rationale behind the changes, and their practical impact on determining child support obligations.
Credits: 1 General, 0 Diversity/Inclusion PR, 0 MH/SA PR, 0 Other PR
Thursday, December 10, 2026
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Via Live Webcast
Designed for family law practitioners, this program begins with a concise refresher on Illinois' income shares model and the role parenting time plays in child support calculations. Nancy will then walk attendees through the rule changes, demonstrate how the revised approach integrates into the overall support framework, and discuss common issues practitioners may encounter when advising clients, negotiating settlements, or litigating support disputes. Using examples and practice-focused guidance, attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how the updated rules affect child support outcomes and how to apply them in their own cases.
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12:00 – 1:00 Illinois Child Support Calculations After the Overnight Rule Changes
Recent changes to Illinois child support rules have altered how parenting time overnights affect support calculations. Join Nancy Chausow Shafer for a one-hour update covering the new provisions, their impact on child support determinations, and how they integrate into Illinois' overall child support calculation framework.
Nancy Chausow Shafer (ret.), Sage Counsel, LLC, Highland Park
1:00 Adjourn
