Enforcement of Visitation 

750 ILCS 5/607.1

607.1  Visitation enforcement;

Understanding the gravity and importance of regular family contact and to help maintain and regulate awarded visitation, the law has provided both parties with simple methods for ensuring that the scheduled child visitation is upheld.  In the event that one parent denies another parent “scheduled visitation”, set forth by the court, the circuit court shall expedite enforcement of the court order, once the party petitions the court with the following items.

1. Names and addresses of the parties involved.
2. Dates and times showing when the infraction(s) occurred.
3. The nature of the stated abuse, and all relevant details.
4. Explanation(s) of how the party(s) involved made a reasonable attempt to resolve the stated dispute.

After reviewing the evidence presented, the court may layout one of the following guidelines.

1. Modify or change visitation order.
2. Intervine with a 3rd party, (supervised visitation).
3. Allow the abused party to make up visitation time.
4. Order mediation and/or counseling.

If is determined that one parent has denied the other awarded visitation, the court can assess any attorney fees and court costs to the party in violation.

See Also:

Modification of Visitation

When Should You Request a Modification to Your Visitation Order 

Burden of Proof