In theory it is best to seek support at the earliest date. But this may put a test to our relationship. The law says he is supposed to pay 20% of his net income a defined by IL law (not necessarily the same as net income on a pay check However with a self-employed person that figure may be very hard to determine. What personal expenses is he paying out of his business. Is he paid cash? What is his lifestyle and how is he paying for it? Only you can answer the question of whether you seeking support with hurt your relationship. If you have ongoing prenatal expenses, ask him for help with paying them now. If he does maybe he will continue to pay for half, /If he refuses you have your answer
In theory it is best to seek support at the earliest date. But this may put a test to our relationship. The law says he is supposed to pay 20% of his net income a defined by IL law (not necessarily the same as net income on a pay check However with a self-employed person that figure may be very hard to determine. What personal expenses is he paying out of his business. Is he paid cash? What is his lifestyle and how is he paying for it? Only you can answer the question of whether you seeking support with hurt your relationship. If you have ongoing prenatal expenses, ask him for help with paying them now. If he does maybe he will continue to pay for half, /If he refuses you have your answer