A 13-year-old is exploring gender identity in therapy—but when discussions turn toward potential medical decisions, a custody battle erupts.

In this episode of Split Decisions, two veteran family law attorneys go head-to-head over a high-stakes legal question: Can a minor keep therapy confidential from a parent, or does joint custody give both parents full access?

Both parents support their child’s identity—but they clash over privacy, parental rights, and the role of therapy in life-altering decisions. One parent demands access to therapy records, while the other argues that confidentiality is essential to the child’s mental health.

You be the judge: Should a child have the right to privacy or should a parent have the right to know?

Cast your vote and join the debate!