Family Law Frontline

In this episode of The Family Law Frontline, Attorney Fedor Kozlov discusses how allegations of domestic violence can complicate custody disputes. Drawing from his experience in family law and his early work supporting real victims of domestic abuse, Fedor explains the differences between criminal and civil orders of protection, why many are misused, and how they affect custody, visitation, and communication betwee...

In this episode of The Family Law Frontline, Attorney Fedor Kozlov breaks down how business owners can protect what they’ve built during a divorce. He explains what qualifies as marital property, how commingling assets can impact ownership, and how courts evaluate and divide business assets. Fedor also covers critical issues like dissipation of marital assets, Chancery cases, and the legal ways business owners can ...

Episode Summary: In this episode of The Family Law Frontline, Attorney Fedor Kozlov breaks down what really happens when you want to appeal a family court ruling in Illinois. He explains when appeals are possible, common procedural mistakes that can ruin your case, and what it takes to win on appeal. Fedor also shares a real case update involving DCFS allegations and offers practical advice for parents, spouses, and anyone navigati...

In this episode, Illinois family law attorney Fedor Kozlov explains what happens when a child refuses visitation and how courts handle cases involving parental alienation. Fedor shares real examples from his practice, discussing why children may resist visitation, the signs of manipulation, and the court’s approach to reunification therapy. He also explains how severe alienation can lead to major legal and financial...

In this episode, Illinois family law attorney Fedor Kozlov unpacks one of the most groundbreaking legal cases in the state involving frozen embryos and divorce. As the lead trial and appellate attorney in the In re Katsap case, Kozlov explains how Illinois courts weighed the rights of each parent when deciding who controls embryos during a divorce. He discusses the unique legal, ethical, and emotional challenges the...

In this episode, Illinois family law attorney Fedor Kozlov breaks down the complexities of parenting cases involving teenagers and high-conflict custody disputes. He explains how factors like a child’s age, school location, financial pressures, and parental cooperation impact custody litigation. Kozlov also addresses decision-making authority, the myth of 50/50 custody, parental alienation, and how courts weigh teen...

In this episode of Family Law Frontline, attorney Fedor Kozlov breaks down what happens when the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is called. With over a decade of experience handling high-stakes family law cases, Fedor explains the investigative process, the risks parents face, and the life-altering consequences of being “indicated.” He shares real-life case examples, highlights the importa...

Episode Summary: In this premiere episode of Family Law Frontline, founding partner and chief litigator Fedor Kozlov discusses one of the most sensitive areas of family law: children’s rights in custody disputes. Drawing on more than 15 years of experience in Illinois family law, Fedor explains how custody battles unfold, the role of guardians ad litem (GALs), and why the concept of the “best interest of the child” is so complex. H...