Q: Dr appointment. Me and my ex-husband have a joint custody. I've been asking him for doctors
That are approved for by his insurance. My son has been sick throughout the year school year I picked out two doctors made appointments because he hadn't give me his doctors that he suggested. Then he decides to go and find a doctor and take him to the doctor. I still want them to go to a couple other doctors regarding his issues and my ex-husband is having a fit about me taking them to the doctor we have an MSA agreement it says that we talk to each other about the decisions but it doesn't necessarily say that he has to agree with me what is the law say??
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If the custody order awards you both joint legal custody, then you both have the right to take the child to doctors if needed. it is important that you both discuss the choice of doctors as the court is expecting you both to co-parent. Please know that with joint legal custody, one parent cannot make decisions without consulting the other.
If your ex continues to disagree with your medical decisions for the child, you may have to hire an attorney and file a motion with the court to seek relief.
Janice Jacovino agrees with this answer
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If the court has awarded you both joint legal custody of the child you both have a right to made medical decisions for the child. It is important to discuss with your ex the medical choices to be made on behalf of the child as the court will l be expecting you both to co-parent. Please know that one parent cannot unilaterally make medical decisions in a joint custody agreement.
if your ex continues to disagree with your medical decisions you may have to hire a lawyer and file a motion to get relief from the court on the basis that you he is not able to co-parent. the court then will make the decision as to whether to continue with the joint legal custody or change the custody to sole legal.
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