Joint Decision Making Responsibilities

Summary

Joint decision-making responsibilities in New Brunswick generally require both parents to collaborate on significant issues concerning their children, such as religious upbringing and medication management. If you have a custody or separation agreement, it is important to review it for specific details. Typically, the parent with whom the child is staying should ensure medication is taken. Discussing and agreeing on a plan with your spouse is advisable to ensure the childrens health and welfare are maintained.

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if my children are * and * who is responsible for ensuring the child takes their ADHD medication when with my spouse, the child or the spouse:a. The parties shall have joint decision-making responsibilities with respect to the children, namely, Micah Aaron Nelson, Noah Alexander Nelson, and Bethany Eliana Nelson, as follows: i. Each party shall provide the other with ongoing information regarding the health, education and general welfare of the children, including appointments and activities for the children, in advance. ii. iii. Each party shall be entitled to receive information from third parties for the health. education and welfare of the children. The parties shall make joint decisions with respect to significant issues for the health, education, culture, language, religion and spirituality and significant extracurricular activities of the children.
In Ontario, if you have joint decision-making responsibilities with your spouse, both parties are responsible for ensuring the children's health and welfare, including medication. Typically, the parent with whom the child is staying should ensure the medication is taken. Discussing and agreeing on a plan with your spouse is advisable.
does that still apply if i am in NB
In New Brunswick, similar principles of joint decision-making responsibilities typically apply, but you should check your specific custody or separation agreement for details. Generally, both parents should cooperate on health and welfare decisions, including medication management, unless otherwise specified in the agreement.