What information is CP required to share?

[cherylsarah01]

OG was referring to the original poster's specific case, and what had been ordered in that case.

In general, joint legal custody means that ordinary, day to day decisions can be made by the parent during their parenting time, but that major decisions need to be made jointly.

So, if a child is sick, either parent can take the child to the doctor on their time, without fear of contempt, as long as they keep the other parent informed. Either parent can make true emergency decisions as well.

However, if the doctor says that the child would benefit from surgery, (non emergency) then the two parents need to decide that jointly.

I was getting confused when I was reading this post maybe because it was late and I had a headache. I will have to read it again. Thanks for clarifying joint legal for me.

 

[wileybunch]

Both parents being involved with counseling has less to do with the legalities and more to do with the ethics of treating a child for emotional/psychological issues without involving the household(s).

Is Dad currently taking child to see the specifically named counselor?

Not currently. Dad took child after the 2nd order in fall 2007 for a period of time to deal with some issues. Dad is OK with the new counselor. Mom did not discuss in advance as she should have and DD should have/could have returned to that same counselor, but Dad is also OK with this new counseling service.

 

[CJane]

Not currently. Dad took child after the 2nd order in fall 2007 for a period of time to deal with some issues. Dad is OK with the new counselor. Mom did not discuss in advance as she should have and DD should have/could have returned to that same counselor, but Dad is also OK with this new counseling service.

I'm more curious if Dad discontinuing counseling puts HIM in contempt.

 

[wileybunch]

I'm more curious if Dad discontinuing counseling puts HIM in contempt.

Dad wasn't required or ordered to take child to counseling. He requested that he be allowed to take children (it's as he sees they need it).