MARRIAGE ACT- FAMILY THERAPY
Summary
Amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. In an action for dissolution or in a post-judgment proceeding involving minor children, authorizes the court to order the parties to participate in integrative family therapy. Defines "integrative family therapy" as a therapy model specifically aimed at high-conflict dissolution of marriage or post-judgment proceedings that involve custody or visitation where minor children have or are at risk for developing a pathological condition or pathological conditions, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, and personality disorders, in the absence of intervention. Provides that facts adduced at therapy sessions shall not be considered in adjudicating the action unless stipulated by the parties. Allows the court to assess fees as equitable.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2013
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2013
Last action Dec 3, 2014
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
1
Committee
4
Mar 22, 2013
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 14, 2013
Lower · Passed
To General Law Subcommittee
lower
Feb 13, 2013
Committee
Assigned to Judiciary
lower
Jan 30, 2013
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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