Longmont, CO asked in Family Law for Colorado

Q: My ex won’t let me take either of my 2 daughters to any medical appointments.

He’s now insisting on being the one to take them to all medical, dental and vision appointments. I feel we should take turns since we can’t both go in right now. He’s fighting me on it. We have 50/50 everything. I know it’s a power play but I don’t know what to do.

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Cindy Perusse
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Cindy Perusse
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  • Denver, CO
  • Licensed in Colorado

A: If there are no restrictions in the court order from both of you going to the doctor appointments then you don't need his permission to go. Just show up. By the same token you can't prevent him from going either.

John Hyland Barrett III
John Hyland Barrett III
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  • Louisville, CO
  • Licensed in Colorado

A: Assuming there is a court order regarding parental responsibilities, there should be an allocation of medical decision making. Perhaps joint as you indicate. In that case each parent has the right to attend medical appointments. You should have a layer review your order and advise you.

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