[QUOTE=healingme4me;3771470]Thought of one possibility. Had a psychologist state he couldn't see my son's, the ones with neurological illnesses, without verbal or written consent by my ex husband, because of 'Shared' legal custody, and could lead to back peddling of progression of treatment.
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Separation or divorce could result in joint custody and the situation remains unchanged. I believe the mother needs sole legal and physical custody of the child to manage the child's illness without input from the father. There has to be a good reason for the judge to award sole custody. Perhaps the therapist is convinced it's warranted. If not, the therapist owes his patient an explanation.