Custody And Therapy Requirements

Summary

If the court has not ordered therapy, you are generally not required to send your children to therapy based solely on the non-custodial parents request. However, it might be advisable to consult with a family law attorney to understand your obligations and rights.

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I'm asked to have my children go to therapy by a 3rd party. The non-custodial parent initiated the 3rd party to reach out. I was served a week ago stating she wants full custody. Am I required to send my children to therapy?
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To clarify, has the court ordered your children to attend therapy, or is this a request initiated solely by the non-custodial parent through a third party?
The request is solely iniated by the non-custodial parent through a third party.
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- If the court has not ordered therapy, you are generally not required to send your children to therapy based solely on the non-custodial parent's request.
- However, it might be advisable to consult with a family law attorney to understand your obligations and rights.
Would you like more information on how to respond legally to the full custody request?