Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

consent for pysch counseling

Mother and father share joint legal/joint physical custody of 12-year old. Mom wants child to see psychologist for anxiety. Father opposes this. Is father able to block this legally? I know that in Texas, psychological counseling is considered invasive and needs both parents to consent. Is there a similar law in Virginia?


Asked on 11/10/08, 7:59 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: consent for pysch counseling

No, not if the court decides that the child should have counseling. And there is no rule in the Commonwealth of which I am aware that necessarily requires the consent of both parents; this issue, if it must be litigated, is decided by the court on a case by case basis.

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Answered on 11/11/08, 12:22 am


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