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Can My Ex Stop My Children From Being Vaccinated in New Jersey

When couples divorce in New Jersey, many are concerned that they will no longer have control over major decisions that impact the lives of their children. One major decision today involves COVID-19 vaccinations. People have strong opinions on this subject, and many former spouses in New Jersey do not agree on the correct course of action. Unfortunately, this may lead to one parent taking legal action against the other. Can one parent really have the final say on this matter?

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Can My Ex Stop My Children From Being Vaccinated in New Jersey

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  1. CanMyExStopMyChildrenFromBeingVaccinated inNewJersey? WhencouplesdivorceinNewJersey,manyare concernedthattheywillnolongerhavecontrol over majordecisionsthatimpactthe livesoftheirchildren.One majordecision todayinvolves COVID-19vaccinations. Peoplehave strongopinionson thissubject,andmanyformer spouses inNewJerseydonotagreeon thecorrectcourse ofaction.Unfortunately,thismaylead to one parenttakinglegalaction againsttheother.Can one parentreallyhave the final sayonthis matter? If you are dealing with this situation, it is probably best to get help from a legal professional. A familylawattorneyinNewJerseycan explain your optionsin aclear,concisemanner.Theycan alsohelpyoufightfor therighttomake importantdecisionsaboutyour child’slife,evenifit meansrepresentingyouincourt. WhatTypeofCustodyDoYouHave? Thefirst questioniswhetherornotyouhaveprimarylegalcustody. Thissituationisactually quiterare,butitmeansthatyouhave completefreedom to makeimportant decisionsaboutyour child’slife,including thoserelatedto religion,education,andhealthcare.Amuchmorelikely scenarioisthatyou havesharedlegalcustody, whichmeansthat bothparentshave anequal say inthese

  2. decisions. TrytoCometoanAgreement Ifyou havesharedlegalcustody,you mustcometoaconsensuswith yourformer spouse on all ofthesemajordecisions,including thoserelatedtovaccines.However,itisunlikelythata consensuswillbereachedifboth parentsfeelstronglyabouttheissue. GoingtoCourt Ifbothparentscannotagreeon thecorrectcourseofaction, legalactionisalmostinevitable. Oneparentcanpetitionthe courttomodifylegalcustody.Thisdoesnotmeanthatthe other parentlosesalllegalcustodyin the future,itjustmeansthattheylose theabilityto have asay inthisspecificmatter.Forallfuture decisions, bothparentswould havesharedlegalcustody onceagain. Ifthe parentissuccessful,thejudgewould grantthemthe soleresponsibilityofmakingthe decision ofwhetheror not thechildshouldreceivethevaccine.Keepinmindthatifa parent doesnotwanttheir childto getthevaccine,theyalsohave theabilitytopetitionfor a modificationoflegal custody.

  3. WhatHappensinCourt? Judges typically do not debate science or medical matters. They only consider what is in the bestinterest ofthechild.Onewould assume thattheywouldsupporta decision tovaccinatea childbecause ofthis,butthatisnotalwaysthecase.Therehave beenmanyinstancesin the pastwherecourtshave agreedthataparenthastherightto stoptheirchildfrom getting the vaccine. Regardless of what you want to achieve, it’s important to get help from a skilled attorneyinthissituation. EnlisttheHelpofaQualifiedAttorneyToday Ifyou need help from a skilledattorneyin NewJersey,looknofurtherthan Giro,LLP,Attorneys at Law. We have considerable experience with matters related to divorce, child custody, modifications,andmuchmore.Ifyouareconcernedaboutyourchild’svaccinationoptions beingimpacted byyourformer spouse,itoftenmakessensetotake legalaction.Reachout today,andwecanhelpyouapproach thissituationinthemostefficientwaypossible.

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