Can I sue a pychatrist ?

Question

My name is Eddie, and I am trying to get custody of my son. Lots of issues on moms side. I am trying to do whats best for my 5 year old son. ///// We agreed for a Doctor to evaluate me and my ex wife. After 3 sessions the Doctor was not touching on the key points to why we were there. //// Instead of asking the mom the questions. The Doctor totally kept asking me questions and making me feel like a bad father for worrying about my son. // any how I paid him over 375.00 for those sessions and he totally treated me unfair, and never put my ex wife in the hot seat.....Can I sue him for my money back ??? He was never fair and now I might loose my custody case if he speaks against me on our trial date.

Answer 1

Sure you can, and you'll look like a sour-grapes jerk if you do.  Think that will help your case?

What you consider "key points" may not be relevant to anyone but yourself. The doctor knows what factors the court will consider, and will zero in on these.  If you keep complaining about what he's doing, he's going to think you're the problem, and things won't turn out well for you.

Who picked the doctor?  I'd suggest you find your own psychologist (not psychiatrist) to evaluate only you. That way there's no other point of view to consider, and you can get an honest opinion on your mental health and how you can be a better parent under any circumstances.

Good luck.

Answer 2

Firstly I think you need a new doctor.  Many professionals are trained in feminist thinking and are automatically hostile to men, especially when it comes to young children.  They call this bit of blatant prejudice "equality" or "affirmative action".  If there is no alternative, then it is a matter of chaining yourself to railings, or climbing a landmark with a banner dressed as Batman in order to attempt to get justice. Feminism has become entrenched in many of our institutions.

As for suing the doctor for malpractice, best to seek advice from the Medical Council or his professional governing body for help in preparing a case against him or her, and then ask him or her for your money back or you will proceed with a formal complaint.

I think the way forward if you have any doubts about the mental suitability of your child's mother is to ask the Court for a psychiatric report to be prepared on her.  Without one, she is not obliged to co-operate with a psychiatrist, and it is up to you if you decide to use him or her as an expert witness, bearing in mind if you do, he or she will be cross-examined by her or her representative.

What you need to do first is to establish with the court that there is sufficient cause for concern, using whatever evidence you can.  Cases involving children do not need proper evidence - hearsay and anecdotal evidence will do to set off an investigation.

I did in fact ask a psychiatrist to prepare a report on me years ago in order to establish my innocence in court following suggestions my ex had made which had to be followed up.  He was used as an expert witness and cross-examined, and this helped establish that these suggestions were without foundation and were merely a well-used ploy used by many mothers to frustrate contact.

Answer 3

the damage is done. because her lawyer can and will  have him testify. in court.sorry.

Answer 4

Sue for 375 bucks... geez a lawyer will cost you at least that much an hour lol