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Mr. and Mrs. Jones are headed getting a divorce, and headed to court to endure a nasty custody battle over the children and belongings. Mrs. Jones is willing to waiver her rights to confidentiality, and wants you to tell the court about the night Mr. Jones horrifically beat her, and what all was said. However, Mr. Jones wants to keep his counseling records confidential. You decide to hire an attorney, and respect Mr. Jones's right to confidentiality. Is this ethical?
Yes. Not only is it ethical, but it is held up by the legal system. People have a right to confidentiality. To take Mrs. Jones side and tell all would be anobvious breech of confidentiality, and not only could she sue you for all you're worth, but you would lose your license and have to find a new career.