Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
Parental responsibility for non-emergency medical treatments
I am Primary Custodial Parent carrying the health insurance on our child. My ex-husband has consulted a dermatologist and a plastic surgeon regarding surgery on our child's head without my knowledge, participation or consent. My Atty wrote stating my objections without my prior consent to both ex-husband and doctor. They went ahead with the appointment anyway. What rights or recourse do I have regarding them overriding my wishes? Can I sue the plastic surgeon?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Parental responsibility for non-emergency medical treatments
In Florida, either parent may consent to medical treatment, so the plastic surgeon is not liable. You may be able to seek an order from the family law judge prohibiting further elective surgery without your consent.
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