You have been working with Alan and Shelley for the last 3 months to address issues in their marriage. Recently you saw their two young children, ages 10 and 8 for three sessions at the request of both parents to help the children cope with their parents' frequent arguments and fighting. In your most recent session with the parents, they report that they are separating, and Alan wants to view your therapy notes with the children. He also threatens to subpoena your therapy records in the future custody battle if you do not oblige now. Your notes contain confidential information about your sessions as well as the children and their parental preference in terms of who to live with should a custody issue arise. You let Alan know that you will discuss the therapy sessions with him and Shelley together once you have addressed it with the children. At this time, you refuse to share any of your notes

• How will you, as their therapist, proceed with the situation and handle the request?
• Describe which ethical and legal principles are applied to this situation?
• Describe how ethical and legal principles are applied to this situation