IL HB1018

Court may order parties and minor children to participate in integrative family therapy in dissolution of marriage or post-judgment custody/visitation proceedings when substantial conflict exists and children are at risk of developing pathological conditions including depression, anxiety, or personality disorders.

Integrative family therapy is defined as a therapy model specifically designed for high-conflict dissolution cases involving custody or visitation where minor children face risk of developing mental health conditions without intervention.

Court determines the parties involved, duration, frequency, therapist selection, and other specifications for the integrative family therapy.

Facts and reports from therapy sessions cannot be used in adjudication of the case unless both parties agree in writing to allow them as evidence.

Therapy costs are borne by the parties and assessed by the court as equitable.