Hello everyone. This is my first post, although I have been reading some very helpful posts for quite some time now.
I was hoping someone can help clarify the rules as far as my rights to access my child's medical information. My ex currently has temporary sole, which I consented to. The judge from the CC where this was decided assured me this was only until we are able to arrive at a mutual agreement or until a permanent solution is ordered at the end of a trial. I currently have access almost every weekend, was able to have my child for the majority of summer break, and have an agreement for about 70% of the holiday break coming up. This is mostly due to my 6 year old persistently bugging my ex about wanting to live with my partner and I. Unfortunately, my daughter has been told that this is not an option because *insert any number of lies here*.
Regardless of the issues between my ex and I, my main concern is my daughter whose behavioural issues have intensified over the last 2 years. Up until I requested my ex provide me with updated medical and school records via court order, I had been kept in the dark about any issues and doctors' appointments involving my daughter. Recently I have grown more concerned about certain symptoms my daughter has been displaying. I brought these concerns up to my ex and requested to meet my child's therapists, who started her on new medication last month. She provided me with a date and time that was impossible for me to attend. I requested either a new date or a phone interview instead, and that was completely rejected. She added that she has instructed them not to speak to me without her there. She wants all information to only go through her. I have also been in touch with my child's teachers (weekly/biweekly phone updates) and they too seem to be avoiding my phone calls lately.
I would appreciate any advice about this topic as I seem to be finding conflicting information in my latest research. Is my ex within her rights to deny me access to the professionals dealing with my child? I simply want to share my observations with my daughter's doctors and therapists and ask them questions so I can learn more about their process and treatment plans. Do I have the right to do this, and to access their recent notes on my daughter? Or is this something I have to pursue via a new court order?
p.s. I am self-rep (previously represented by legal aid) and I am hoping to go into trial as my ex wants to have complete control of everything.
I was hoping someone can help clarify the rules as far as my rights to access my child's medical information. My ex currently has temporary sole, which I consented to. The judge from the CC where this was decided assured me this was only until we are able to arrive at a mutual agreement or until a permanent solution is ordered at the end of a trial. I currently have access almost every weekend, was able to have my child for the majority of summer break, and have an agreement for about 70% of the holiday break coming up. This is mostly due to my 6 year old persistently bugging my ex about wanting to live with my partner and I. Unfortunately, my daughter has been told that this is not an option because *insert any number of lies here*.
Regardless of the issues between my ex and I, my main concern is my daughter whose behavioural issues have intensified over the last 2 years. Up until I requested my ex provide me with updated medical and school records via court order, I had been kept in the dark about any issues and doctors' appointments involving my daughter. Recently I have grown more concerned about certain symptoms my daughter has been displaying. I brought these concerns up to my ex and requested to meet my child's therapists, who started her on new medication last month. She provided me with a date and time that was impossible for me to attend. I requested either a new date or a phone interview instead, and that was completely rejected. She added that she has instructed them not to speak to me without her there. She wants all information to only go through her. I have also been in touch with my child's teachers (weekly/biweekly phone updates) and they too seem to be avoiding my phone calls lately.
I would appreciate any advice about this topic as I seem to be finding conflicting information in my latest research. Is my ex within her rights to deny me access to the professionals dealing with my child? I simply want to share my observations with my daughter's doctors and therapists and ask them questions so I can learn more about their process and treatment plans. Do I have the right to do this, and to access their recent notes on my daughter? Or is this something I have to pursue via a new court order?
p.s. I am self-rep (previously represented by legal aid) and I am hoping to go into trial as my ex wants to have complete control of everything.
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