What does my child support or divorce case have to do with my work injury?
If you are getting a divorce or paying child support in Illinois then your Illinois work injury claim can in a way become a part of that case.
For divorce, a settlement for an injury during the marriage is considered a marital asset and your spouse might have an interest in half of what you get. In other words, if you get hurt on January 15th and file for divorce that April, your spouse could be owed part of your settlement.
For child support, if you are delinquent in paying or if your ex gets a withholding order, it's possible that part of your TTD check will go directly to them. It's also possible for them to get an order requiring that they get paid before you do if a settlement is reached.
In neither case can your ex say that a settlement isn't fair or actually take part of the case. But once they put you and/or your attorney or the insurance company on notice of their interests, those interests have to be protected.
We are workers' compensation attorneys that help people with Illinois work injuries anywhere in IL via our statewide network of attorneys. Contact us and we will answer your questions or find the right lawyer for your situation.
