Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

17 year old male, lives with mother within the last year. has not been around his father or taken his phone calls for around ten months. he goe to counceling weekly for major depressive disorder due to his father verbally abusing him and bullying him. the boy does not want his father informed of any of his medical issues. as his mother do i have to tell his father if any such instance or do i have to honor and respect my sons wishes? we line in illinois.


Asked on 7/26/12, 7:58 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael R. Nack Michael R. Nack, Attorney at Law

Are th parents divorced? If so, the the Court Order should spell out what the rights and obligations of the parties are concening access to a childs medical condition, treatment and so forth. If there is no JUdgment in place, then generall each parent has the same rights to this information. However, the child's counselor may advise against involving the father as a part of whatever counseling is being undergone.

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Answered on 7/30/12, 8:56 pm


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