Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Medical Consultation

Father is divorced and son is disabled(SSI and Medicaid)with LCH a life threating disorder. Son Lives with Mother and Parents have joint custody. Mother refuses to consult with Father and provide medical information. Mother takes son to doctor. Doctor states he is only required to consult with the parent who brings the child in. Is doctor required to consult with Father regarding medical condition? In a timely manner?


Asked on 12/08/00, 10:27 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Gerald R. Yoakum The Practice of Gerald R. Yoakum, P.C. A Full Service Law Firm

Re: Medical Consultation

Take a certified copy to the doctor and show him

the court order that tells him he will! speak with

you or call my office and I will (free of charge)

call the doctor and tell him the ways you will sue

the him if he does not obey the court order.

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Answered on 12/30/00, 9:57 pm
Landon Northcutt Law Firm of David H. Stokes

Re: Medical Consultation

The divorce decree in a joint custody case should give specific rights to the father to consult medical professionals that treat the child. The father should also be made aware the medical appointments through the mother so he can be present. For a more indepth explanation of these issue call Landon Northcutt at 254-968-5400.

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Answered on 12/11/00, 10:53 am
Fran Brochstein Attorney & Mediator

Re: Medical Consultation

Your divorce decree should contain your rights and duties as a joint managing conservator.

If your decree contains the language regarding the right to medical information from all medical providers for your son, you should send the doctor a copy of the relevant pages.

I recommend that you keep at least one certified copy of your Final Decree of Divorce for future reference.

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Answered on 12/12/00, 6:48 pm


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