Custody Dispute

Merit Decision: Mental Health Records Fair Game in Claim for Child Custody and Spousal Support in Divorce Case. Torres Friedenberg v. Friedenberg

By Marianna Bettman on July 1, 2020

“The General Assembly has made consideration of the parties’ physical and mental health not only relevant but mandatory in determining both child custody and spousal support.”

Justice French, lead opinion

“Contrary to the lead opinion’s contention, then, parties to a divorce do not subject themselves to a fishing expedition through all of their physical- and…

What’s On Their Minds: What Triggers Waiver of Doctor/Patient Privilege in Custody and Spousal Support Dispute? Belinda J. Torres Friedenberg v. Keith A. Friedenberg, et al.

By Marianna Bettman on March 3, 2020

Update: On June 18,2020 the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.

“Why isn’t an in-camera inspection a safeguard enough?”

Justice Stewart, to counsel for Belinda Torres Friendenberg

“Did the trial court ever find that these records related ‘causally or historically’ to physical or mental injuries…

Oral Argument Preview: What Triggers Waiver of Doctor/Patient Privilege in Custody and Spousal Support Dispute? Belinda J. Torres Friedenberg v. Keith A. Friedenberg, et al.

By Marianna Bettman on February 5, 2020

Update: On June 18,2020 the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.

Read the analysis of the oral argument here.

On February 11, 2020, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in Belinda J. Torres Friedenberg v. Keith A. Friedenberg et al., 2019-0416. At…