Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

My ex husband and I have been divorced for a little over 5 years. Our 18 year daughter admitted herself into a psychiatric hospital recently for depression, anxiety and suicidal ideations. Since being there she decided she wants to have ECT (electroconvulsive therapy). Once we informed her dad he through a fit. He said she cannot have it done. I tried to explain to him she is 18 years old and can make her own decisions. He said he will take her off his insurance which is stated in the divorce papers he is to carry her and is responsible for all medical expenses. He then started threatening to file for full custody of our 5 year old. So our 18 year backed out of the treatment, not because she wants to, but she doesn't want her dad to pursue any of his threats.

Can he really stop her from receiving theses treatments? She really wants them done. She feels like it's her last hope.

Please help! My hurt is aching for my daughter.

Thank you,

Colleen Parker


Asked on 11/30/16, 1:13 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Dunn Mark D. Dunn

The quick answer to your situation is: Your ex-husband is a fully. The only power that he has over you is the power that you give him.

When he threatens you, no matter what he threatened you with, you should not let it affect any decision that you make. Tell him to go straight to hell.

If your daughter elects to receive this kind of treatment, she can.

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Answered on 12/07/16, 2:30 pm


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