Illinois Compiled Statutes 305 ILCS 5/2-11 – “Family Unit”: Husband and wife and a child or children under age 21
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Spouses and parents of children under age 21 constitute “legally responsible relatives” or “responsible relatives” wherever those terms may be used in this Code in respect to their support obligation enforceable by court action or an administrative order of the Illinois Department, as provided in Article X, or enforceable through other State or Federal laws.
The support obligation of other persons defined as “legally responsible relatives” in this Section prior to October 6, 1969 for aid extended to their dependents prior to that date shall remain unimpaired.
The support obligation of other persons defined as “legally responsible relatives” in this Section prior to October 6, 1969 for aid extended to their dependents prior to that date shall remain unimpaired.
Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 305 ILCS 5/2-11
- Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
- State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14