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Complex Parenting Cases: Teens, Conflicts, and Custody Gray Areas
Episode Summary
In this episode, Illinois family law attorney Fedor Kozlov breaks down the complexities of parenting cases involving teenagers and high-conflict custody disputes. He explains how factors like a child’s age, school location, financial pressures, and parental cooperation impact custody litigation. Kozlov also addresses decision-making authority, the myth of 50/50 custody, parental alienation, and how courts weigh teenagers’ preferences in custody cases.
Key Timestamps
00:01 – Introduction to complex custody cases
00:03 – How age differences between siblings complicate parenting arrangements
00:06 – Financial pressures, housing issues, and custody litigation
00:08 – Why “50/50 custody” does not exist under Illinois law
00:12 – Court decision-making when parents cannot compromise
00:14 – Jealousy, new partners, and common disputes in custody cases
00:16 – Importance of transparency and communication between parents
00:18 – How courts address teenagers’ preferences in custody disputes
00:19 – The impact of parental alienation and divorce on children
About the Show:
Family Law Frontline with Fedor Kozlov is a podcast dedicated to helping families navigate the most complex and emotional legal challenges, from custody disputes and property division to domestic violence and reproductive rights. Hosted by Illinois family law attorney Fedor Kozlov, the show offers practical guidance, real case insights, and compassionate perspective for parents facing high-stakes family law matters.
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By familylawfrontlineEpisode Summary
In this episode, Illinois family law attorney Fedor Kozlov breaks down the complexities of parenting cases involving teenagers and high-conflict custody disputes. He explains how factors like a child’s age, school location, financial pressures, and parental cooperation impact custody litigation. Kozlov also addresses decision-making authority, the myth of 50/50 custody, parental alienation, and how courts weigh teenagers’ preferences in custody cases.
Key Timestamps
00:01 – Introduction to complex custody cases
00:03 – How age differences between siblings complicate parenting arrangements
00:06 – Financial pressures, housing issues, and custody litigation
00:08 – Why “50/50 custody” does not exist under Illinois law
00:12 – Court decision-making when parents cannot compromise
00:14 – Jealousy, new partners, and common disputes in custody cases
00:16 – Importance of transparency and communication between parents
00:18 – How courts address teenagers’ preferences in custody disputes
00:19 – The impact of parental alienation and divorce on children
About the Show:
Family Law Frontline with Fedor Kozlov is a podcast dedicated to helping families navigate the most complex and emotional legal challenges, from custody disputes and property division to domestic violence and reproductive rights. Hosted by Illinois family law attorney Fedor Kozlov, the show offers practical guidance, real case insights, and compassionate perspective for parents facing high-stakes family law matters.