The Department of Healthcare and Family Services v. Beamon

Illinois Appellate Court
Civil Court
Child Support
Citation
Case Number: 
2012 IL App (1st) 110541
Decision Date: 
Friday, March 30, 2012
District: 
1st Dist.
Division/County: 
Cook Co.,6th Div.
Holding: 
Affirmed and remanded with directions.
Justice: 
PALMER
Petition for modification of child support relying on guidelines alone cannot be brought within 36 months of date of support order. Mother's petition for modification did not allege substantial change in circumstances; petitioner should be allowed to amend her petition within a reasonable time. (GARCIA and LAMPKIN, concurring.)