Can a child refuse visitation in Illinois?
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Can a child refuse visitation in Illinois?
At What Age Can a Child Refuse Visitation in Illinois? There’s no specific age at which a child can refuse visits; however, it may be harder to force a teenager to cooperate with visitation than a toddler. A child won’t face sanctions for avoiding visits, but the other parent can face consequences.
Can I leave the state with my child before divorce?
If there is some type of court action involving the children (divorce, custody, visitation, child support, etc.) that is in process, then it may be illegal for you to take the children out of state, even temporarily, without permission from the judge and/or consent of the other parent.
Who has custody of a child if there is no court order in Illinois?
With unmarried parents, the mother has sole legal and residential custody of the child until a finding of paternity is made and the father petitions the court for some form of custody. When a mother and father cannot agree on legal or residential custody, that decision will have to be made by a judge.
