Disclosure of Medical Records and Mental Health Records in Illinois Child Custody Cases

Article written by Illinois Attorney Kevin O’Flaherty

In this article, we explain the disclosure of medical records and mental health records in Illinois child custody cases. We answer the questions: “Why are medical and mental health records important in child custody cases?” and “what happens if the patient or therapist refuses to release medical records or mental health records in Illinois child custody cases?” We also explain how to obtain medical records in Illinois child…