Q: my ex did not tell me that he has been bringing our daughter to a threapist for almost a year now. My visits with my daughter have been going well and suddenly, my daughter is now refusing to visit. I've tried to communicate with my ex about getting therapy for our child for over a year but my ex refuses to communicate even though our order granted us joint legal custody. My ex wouldn't event tell me who the therapist is. My ex petitioned for my visitation to be suspended since the doctor is recommending all visits stop. The doctor also wants to stop visitation because she claims my daughter has said she doesn't want to go. My daughter is 11 years old. Also, the attorney for child is now siding with my ex even though the attorney has spoken very little to me. Can I lose visitation?
A: David's Answer: It is possible, but the Judge would probably want to know why the therapist is recommending that visitation be halted. Ultimately the Judge would probably also order a forensic psychological evaluation of the parties & child - and indeed may conduct a trial before making a final determination. Schedule a consultation with a NYC Child Custody attorney for a full assessment. -- David Bliven, Bronx Child Custody attorney (www.blivenlaw.net)
David Bliven is a former Family Court prosecutor who handles the full range of Divorce and Family Law cases, including child custody and visitation matters. He practices primarily in Westchester (White Plains and vicinity) and the Bronx (Riverdale and vicinity). His website can be found at www.blivenlaw.net.
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