Legal Question in Family Law in Connecticut

To whom it my concern,

I have an 11 year old Son from a previous marriage whom I have shared joint legal custody of who is an Autistic child. Recently, my Son informed me that my former Wife has been taking him to a Psychologist in the State of Connecticut for therapy sessions without my knowledge or consent.

The Psychologist failed to seek my consent to provide psychological services to my Son, and did not consult the divorce decree or any other divorce document or agreement prior to providing psychological services to my Son.

I wish to file a formal complaint against the psychologist. Would the above constitute sufficient cause for my doing so?

Thank you so much,

David Z.


Asked on 4/26/10, 6:32 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Linda Subbloie Linda A. Subbloie, Esq.

First of all, why are you opposed to the psychological services rendered to your son?

Psychologists or any other medical providers are not bound by your divorce decree. Either parent can request medical services for their child. The medical providers are not required to look at your divorce decree, nor are they required to get your consent.

I don't think a formal complaint against the psychologist is warranted. Now if your former spouse failed to discuss this with you, you may have cause to seek a court's intervention. The most this probably will accomplish is a judge telling her that she can not make unilateral decisions without consulting with you.

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Answered on 5/01/10, 5:52 pm


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