Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois
Can a mother (who is the custodial parent) take a child out of the State of Illinois for a holiday without prior consent from the non-custodial father or the courts?
1 Answer from Attorneys
It depends on the terms of the terms and conditions of the custody and whether any visitation rights would be impaired or defeated.
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