QUESTION
Can I force my ex to vaccinate our son?
Asked on Mar 27th, 2014 on Child Custody - Washington
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Our son is 6 years old, we have a joint legal parenting agreement. I want our son to start getting vaccinations due to his constant sickness from a weakened immune system. Can I do anything to make this happen?
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Commercial Contracts Attorney serving Boise, ID
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Yes, go to court and ask the court to order her to have your son vaccinated or, in the alternative, remove custody from her so that you can take the necessary steps.
Answered on Mar 31st, 2014 at 8:30 PM
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If what you mean is that you have joint decision making and if you have been unable to come to agreement in whatever dispute resolution process the parenting plan provides, then you can make a motion to the court to resolve this issue. It would be very helpful to have something from the child's doctor showing what vaccinations the child has or doesn't have and what is recommended. I suggest you get a lawyer since this is a complex issue.
Answered on Mar 28th, 2014 at 9:50 AM
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Diane L. Berger
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If the two of you can't agree, you can attempt to mediate the issue. If that doesn't work, you can file an Application in the court system asking the Judge to require the vaccination.
Answered on Mar 28th, 2014 at 9:50 AM