Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

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Th custodial parent has the right to choose the child's religion unless that issue was reserved in the judgment. However, with the first amendment, Dad has a right to associate with his child in his church. It is not a simple issue, capable of answer in a forum such as this. There are too many collateral issues which may affect the determination.