Law Office of Fedor Kozlov P.C.

Law Office of Fedor Kozlov P.C. Illinois experienced and skilled lawyers that concentrate in areas of personal injury and family law

Law office of Fedor Kozlov, P.C., is a law practice that represents clients in Personal Injury and Family Law matters.

“We are very passionate in representing women and men who were victims of domestic violence.” Kozlow says. Other areas of Family Law practice include but not limited to: Child custody, Contested and Uncontested divorce, Spousal maintenance (alimony), etc. Law firm was founded by

a graduate of Michigan State University Fedor Kozlov who’s legal reputation has been growing since. Kozlov’s firm is known for its excellence, dedication and integrity, practices professionalism, a passionate believe, establishes long term relationship, value and carrying about its clients. The attorney strives to be efficient in providing clients with the services that they need. Law Office is located in North West Suburbs of Illinois and services Cook, Lake and DuPage Counties. Service Areas in Illinois :Northwest Suburbs, Chicago, IL (Metro), Addison IL, Bloomingdale IL, Carol Stream IL, Elmhurst IL, Franklin Park IL, Glendale Heights IL, Lombard IL, Melrose Park IL, Schaumburg IL. We are a much diversified group of people and our staff members speak English, Russian, Polish, Bulgarian and Spanish languages.

06/23/2026

Why 604B Expert Reports Matter in Custody Cases

In custody disputes, courts often give significant weight to 604B evaluator reports because therapists act as neutral experts. Unlike accusations made by parents, expert evaluations are based on professional assessment and can strongly influence custody decisions.

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06/22/2026

Must Judges Follow a 604B Expert’s Recommendation?

No. A 604B evaluator’s opinion is important, but judges are not required to follow it. In family law cases, the judge weighs all evidence—including expert testimony, GAL input, and party testimony—before making the final custody decision.

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06/21/2026

Do Judges Have to Follow a 604B Expert?

No. In custody cases, a judge is not required to follow a 604B expert’s recommendations. The expert’s report is only one piece of evidence. The judge weighs it alongside testimony from parents, GALs, and other witnesses to reach a final decision based on the child’s best interests.

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Parents often fear that one expert report will decide everything in court. Fedor Kozlov explains that judges consider ma...
06/21/2026

Parents often fear that one expert report will decide everything in court. Fedor Kozlov explains that judges consider many factors before making custody decisions.

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A 604B evaluation is not therapy. It is a court ordered process that can impact custody outcomes. Fedor Kozlov breaks do...
06/20/2026

A 604B evaluation is not therapy. It is a court ordered process that can impact custody outcomes. Fedor Kozlov breaks down what parents should expect during the evaluation process.

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06/20/2026

When a 604B Evaluation Is Used to Assess Parenting Dynamics

In high-conflict custody cases, a 604B evaluation may be requested when one parent alleges serious concerns about the other parent’s behavior affecting access to the children. In one example, the father sought a court-ordered evaluation after being denied parenting time and contact with his children. The children had limited outside interaction, and the court considered a psychological evaluation of the parent’s decision-making and the overall home environment to better assess the children’s well-being.

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06/19/2026

Credibility During a 604B Evaluation

In high-conflict custody cases, credibility is critical during a 604B evaluation. Attorneys often advise clients to stay honest, cooperative, and calm throughout the process, even though evaluations can feel deeply personal and emotionally difficult for both parents and children.

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06/19/2026

Not every custody dispute needs a psychological evaluation. Fedor Kozlov says courts usually require detailed allegation...
06/19/2026

Not every custody dispute needs a psychological evaluation. Fedor Kozlov says courts usually require detailed allegations before approving a 604B request.

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06/18/2026

What a Parent Experiences in a 604B Evaluation

A 604B evaluation in custody cases is a court-ordered psychological assessment that can feel intrusive and high-stakes for parents. It typically involves interviews, background questioning, and observations by a court-approved therapist, who then prepares a report for the court. While intended to help determine the child’s best interests, the process is sometimes viewed as stressful and can be misused in litigation strategy, making proper legal representation important.

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Address

1990 E Algonquin Road, Suite 100
Schaumburg, IL
60173

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18472411299

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