Divorce and Child Counseling: A Southern California Family Law Attorney Weighs In

One of the most difficult aspects of going through a divorce in Southern California can sometimes be agreeing with your spouse about the healthcare of your child. Some parents want their children to attend counseling session with therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, and the like, while other parents think such sessions can be even more traumatic and difficult for their children. Some parents think such sessions do more harm than good.

Similarly, if a child has a serious health condition that needs to be attended to, the parents need to choose what they feel is the best method of care to be provided to their child. These issues can be difficult to go through and the decisions are hard to make. It can be even harder if there are several doctors that give conflicting opinions and the parents do not agree on which doctor to rely on.

As a general rule, California judges prefer to allow both parents to make medical decisions about their children. This is a part of CA joint legal custody. However, when the parents are unable to decide, the judge can make the decision for the parents, such as was the case in this story.

If you or a loved one is going through a difficult child custody battle where the parents or guardians are just not able to come to an agreement about a child’s mental and/or medical care, you should speak to a knowledgeable and skilled Los Angeles child custody lawyer to help you solve the issue. Please contact us today for a free telephonic consultation.

At Wallin and Klarich, we’ve seen just how stressful legal matters can be for our clients and their loved ones. If you or someone you love is facing child custody or support disputes, or any other family law matter in Southern California, you need to call Wallin and Klarich today for an evaluation of your case, free of charge. Call 1-888-749-7428 to get in contact with an attorney today.