QUESTION: I was diagnosed with a terminal illness last week but my x-wife does not know this. I will still be healthy for several years and want to spend them with my kids. Can my medical records be found by her lawyer?
MY RESPONSE:
It is unlikely that your medical records, or your health condition will affect the issue of child custody, unless you make your medical condition an issue in the case.
Your medical records are entitled to protection as confidential documents under the physician/patient privilege unless you tender the issue of your health condition to the Court, i.e., if you claim inability to work due to your health condition, your medical records could be discovered.
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