Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

If I took my son's father to court for child support, can he AUTOMATICALLY get visitation in the state of IL?

Doesn't he have to file to get visitation?


Asked on 1/22/15, 5:02 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jonathan Shimberg Shimberg and Crohn, P.C.

The correct answer is yes, but judges sometimes ignore that requirement. If you have no basis for denying him visitation, then a court wants to have kids know their dads (usually) only if you have something legally sufficient to be a basis for denying visitation will a court not rule. That is not the law, but that is what usually happens. And if you complain the judge may take it out on you.

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Answered on 1/23/15, 4:40 am


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