If I’m going through a very nasty custody battle with the father of my child, what are his rights to my medical records?
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If I’m going through a very nasty custody battle with the father of my child, what are his rights to my medical records?
His lawyer has done a request for discovery and is asking for everything under the sun, including my medical records. I have no health issues, never had a drug problem, never been to rehab. No mental health problems. Does this not affect the doctor patient confidentiality? It is very intrusive. Also, what if I am unable to find a piece of information that they are asking for. Will I get in trouble for that? We were never married.
Asked on November 15, 2012 under Family Law, Tennessee
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
From what you have written about your son's father has no right to have copies of your medical records with respect to the custody matter that you have written about since such records are not relevant to the custody battle. Given what you have written, I suggest that you consult with a family law attorney to assist you in the matter you have written about.
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