Can I See My Children if Accused of a Sex Crime in Illinois? Combs Waterkotte attorneys Christopher Combs and Joshua Boardman discuss everything you need to know about Illinois sex crime charges, including sexual assault, sexual abuse, rape, and more.
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Interview Transcript
Scott Michael Dunn: Can I see my kids if accused of a sex crime in Illinois?
Joshua Boardman: Depending on the circumstances and depending on how valid or reasonable that the judge finds the petitioner’s arguments within the Illinois petition for an order of protection, there are provisions restricting visitation with children, temporary custody bestowed, temporary child support ordered. So, if the judge finds that those are relative or relevant protections, then, yes, it can act essentially as a temporary custody order.
