Sign up to save your podcasts
Or
Share : Can a Child Refuse Visitation in Illinois? What Parents Need to Know About Custody and Parenting Time
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Or
: Can a Child Refuse Visitation in Illinois? What Parents Need to Know About Custody and Parenting Time
Episode Summary
In this episode, Illinois family law attorney Fedor Kozlov explains what happens when a child refuses visitation and how courts handle cases involving parental alienation. Fedor shares real examples from his practice, discussing why children may resist visitation, the signs of manipulation, and the court’s approach to reunification therapy. He also explains how severe alienation can lead to major legal and financial consequences for the parent responsible.
Key Timestamps
00:00 – Opening update: international custody case and jurisdiction challenges
03:00 – When a child refuses visitation and what it means for parents
05:00 – What is parental alienation and how it’s proven in court
07:30 – Signs a child is being coached or influenced
10:00 – Reunification therapy: purpose, process, and cost
13:00 – How judges and guardians determine the child’s best interests
15:00 – Severe alienation cases and when reunification fails
17:00 – Financial and legal penalties for alienating a child
19:00 – Final thoughts: protecting the child’s emotional well-being
About the Show
Family Law Frontline with attorney Fedor Kozlov dives into real issues faced in Illinois family law — from custody and visitation to property division and domestic disputes. Each episode breaks down complex legal topics into clear, practical advice for families navigating the court system.
View all episodes
By familylawfrontlineEpisode Summary
In this episode, Illinois family law attorney Fedor Kozlov explains what happens when a child refuses visitation and how courts handle cases involving parental alienation. Fedor shares real examples from his practice, discussing why children may resist visitation, the signs of manipulation, and the court’s approach to reunification therapy. He also explains how severe alienation can lead to major legal and financial consequences for the parent responsible.
Key Timestamps
00:00 – Opening update: international custody case and jurisdiction challenges
03:00 – When a child refuses visitation and what it means for parents
05:00 – What is parental alienation and how it’s proven in court
07:30 – Signs a child is being coached or influenced
10:00 – Reunification therapy: purpose, process, and cost
13:00 – How judges and guardians determine the child’s best interests
15:00 – Severe alienation cases and when reunification fails
17:00 – Financial and legal penalties for alienating a child
19:00 – Final thoughts: protecting the child’s emotional well-being
About the Show
Family Law Frontline with attorney Fedor Kozlov dives into real issues faced in Illinois family law — from custody and visitation to property division and domestic disputes. Each episode breaks down complex legal topics into clear, practical advice for families navigating the court system.