Legal Question in Family Law in California

custodial parent

Does the custodial parent have the right to choose the doctor and dentist that the children see even though the non-custodial parent holds the insurance coverage


Asked on 9/14/07, 3:57 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
PATRICK MCCRARY PATRICK MCCRARY

Re: custodial parent

If the "custodial parent" has sole legal custody, yes. If only sole physical custody, no. If insurance is an HMO or Preferred Provider, then must use a plan doctor, or you pay additional costs. See Family Code Section 4062 and 4063. Good Luck, Pat McCrary

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Answered on 9/14/07, 5:03 pm


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