Legal Question in Family Law in Kentucky

Ex wife giving out personal medical information on ex-husband.

Is it against the law for ex-wife give people private medical information on ex-husband?


Asked on 10/25/08, 8:49 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Gregory Napier Troutman & Napier, PLLC

Re: Ex wife giving out personal medical information on ex-husband.

Interesting question that raises a few possibilities. From a family law perspective, one should go back and look at the Decree or Separation Agreement from the divorce and see if there are provisions for how to treat one another post divorce. This could allow for a contempt allegation to be brought against that person.

Outside of the family law arena, one would have to examine privacy laws, such as HIPAA, to see if the ex would be precluded and subject to a regular civil lawsuit.

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Answered on 10/27/08, 10:09 am


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