Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

Re: Consent for therapy

Hi :

This matter requires someone to examine the custody agreement and examine the facts as to the reason why one parent wants the child in therapy. Is this a medical emergency or something that would require joint consent in a joint parenting situation.

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Re: Consent for therapy

I have read what the other attorney wrote, and she said exactly what I would say.

The custody agreement should say who makes decisions on medical treatment.

If one parent is to make those decisions, then the answer is that parent is in charge.

Usually in these situations, it is supposed to be a joint decision, unless it is a medical emergency in which case the parent with custody at the time of the emergency makes the decision.

You should have an attorney look at the divorce agreement and divorce judgment, talk to you about what the medical/psychological problem seems to be, and give you some advice.

If you would like, give me a call; I am in Hackensack (northern New Jersey). I will be happy to discuss

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Re: Consent for therapy

A judge will have to decide this question.

Call me if you like.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

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Re: Consent for therapy

If you can't work this out and there is nothing in writing, it sounds like its back to court for both of you.