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Mental Stability Disclosure
06/23/11 08:52 AM
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I was married for 9 years and have been separated almost a year. My ex has a long history of depression (the extent to which I was unaware until several years into the marriage.) She had a nervous breakdown several months after our separation, was hospitalized for a week, and attended outpatient therapy for three weeks after. We have three young children and have agreed on joint custody. We are in mediation, but have not seen the mediator since before the breakdown. I was told that the mediator may not be willing (or able?) to continue due to a question of my ex's "competence," although most would probably “perceive” her to be perfectly capable at first glance. I asked my ex to share the hospitalization with the mediator so we will know if continuing that way is even possible. However, she is unwilling to let the mediator know and says there is "no reason she should have to." (And I don't think I should be the one to disclose that.) Ex has shared very little with me about her diagnosis other than "depression." I took time away from my own business (sole proprietor) to care for my kids 24/7 while she was in treatment. As a father, I am concerned for my children due to a couple near-relapses since her first breakdown. I don't believe she would ever intentionally hurt the kids, but witnessing a breakdown could be very damaging to them in my opinion. Does the breakdown HAVE to be disclosed at some point (mediator, court, attorney,) in the process? Or is Massachusetts so backwards that a person’s privacy trumps the potential welfare of the children? Any feedback, advice, or information would be GREATLY appreciated!
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