Stipulated Judgment ¶¶19-20
Summary
Joint legal custody and medical decision-making.
When to use
Cite for any unilateral medical, therapeutic, or school decision by Jennifer.
Paragraph text
¶19
The parties shall share joint legal custody of the minor children. “Joint legal custody” means both parents shall share the right and the responsibility to make the decisions relating to the health, education, and welfare of the minor children. [Family Code § 3003]. The following provisions shall apply in connection with the parties implementing joint legal custody:
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Each party shall notify the other of the name and address of each health practitioner who examines or treats the minor children;
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Limited to emergency situations, each party shall be authorized to take any and all actions necessary to protect the health and welfare of the minor children, including, but not limited to consent to emergency surgical procedures or treatment. The party authorizing such emergency treatment shall notify the other party as soon as possible of the emergency situation and of all procedures or treatment administered to the minor children;
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Pursuant to Family Code § 3025, both parties shall have the same access to psychological, medica!, dental, and school records pertaining to the minor children and shall be permitted to independently consult with any and all concemed professionals. The names of both parties shall be listed on school, medical, and extracurricular cards to be contacted in case of emergency;
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Each party shall keep the other advised at all times of his/her current residence address, and telephone numbers (home and work). Neither party shall use such information for the purpose of harassing or annoying the other in any way;
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To the extent the information is not equally available to both parents, each party shall provide the other, within a reasonable period of time, with copies of all schedules of school and extra-curricular activities, school report cards, progress and special reports, medical reports, and health care instructions regarding the minor children; and Neither party shall change the residence of the minor children out of San Diego County without giving the other party 45 days advance written notice and obtaining written permission or an order of the Court.
¶20
The parties shall consult each other regarding any major decisions affecting the minor children. The written consent of both parties is required for the following decisions, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld:
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- Enrollment or termination of attendance in any public or prívate school or daycare/childcare facility;
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- Non-emergency medica!, dental, and orthodontic treatment other than routine checkups, dermatology appointments, wellness visits, and dental check-ups;
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- Selection of a doctor, dentist, or other health professional ( except in emergency situations )
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d.
- Beginning or ending psychiatric, psychological, or other mental health counciling or therapy;
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- Participation in religious activities or institutions;
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- Participation in regularly occurring extracurricular activities;
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- Issuance of a driver license; and
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- lssuance/renewal of a passport
Scope / notes
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