Yaron v. Yaron

Is privilege a right?

This question arose in this matrimonial proceeding in which the plaintiff seeks the dissolution of the marriage and both *277the plaintiff and defendant wish custody of the three infant issue of the marriage.

A number of years prior to the commencement of this proceeding the parties, who had been having marital problems, sought the help, advice and guidance of the Jewish Family Service. Both were interviewed by staff personnel of that agency, including social workers and at least one psychiatrist. It is clear that both parties were interviewed together on a number of…