La Grange Area Scion Discusses the Family Financial Responsibility Law and its Impact on Your License

Aug 13, 2014

In 2010, the National Child Support Enforcement Association awarded the Illinois Division of Child Support Services with the Program of the Year award. The program was recognized for its commitment to Illinois families and the established programs to care for children in the community through child support enforcement efforts. In 2010, the agency collected over $1 billion in support for families. The state does not mess around, and if you fall behind, you may run into trouble. La Grange area Toyota discusses the Family Financial Responsibility Law and its impact on your license.

Impact on Your Driver’s License

The law allows the office of the Secretary of State to suspend a noncustodial parent’s license if the parent fails to meet child support obligations. Once a parent falls behind by at least 90 days, a suspension request can be made. The parent will be held in contempt of court for failure to pay child support. If the Secretary of State issues the suspension, a notice will be sent to the parent, which informs him or her that the license will be suspended in 60 days. The parent may be given a temporary permit that allows the driver to go to work or seek medical attention, but no other driving is allowed. The only agency that can lift the suspension is the DHFS. If the parent pays what is do or makes approved arrangements, the DHFS can submit proof to the Secretary of State’s office for reinstatement.

Child Support Affect Hunting License, Too

Guess what, if you are behind on child support payments, you may not be able to get your hunting or fishing license. Thousands of fishing and hunting license applications have been denied because of unpaid child support. The state encourages parents to make child support arrangements before they attempt to apply for a hunting or fishing license.