In re A.S.

Illinois Appellate Court
Civil Court
Child Custody - Visitation
Citation
Case Number: 
2026 IL App (4th) 260208
Decision Date: 
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
District: 
4th Dist.
Division/County: 
Adams Co.
Holding: 
Reversed and remanded.
Justice: 
VANCIL

Respondent appealed from a trial court order suspending respondent’s visitation over his minor child until he completed certain tasks recommended by his caseworker, arguing that the trial court abused its discretion in denying him visitation. The appellate court agreed and reversed and remanded, explaining that the trial court suspended respondent’s visitation solely to compel him to cooperate and without adequate justification or reference to the best interests of the child. (KNECHT and HARRIS, concurring)