2006-08-30 15:55:49 · 18 answers · asked by taz 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
If that is what the divorce agreement says, then yes. It all depends on the divorce agreement.
2006-08-30 16:03:24 · answer #1 · answered by Gypsy Girl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most Insurances will allow you to keep your children on as long as they are in college until the age of 25, now as far as a spouse having to pay that all depends on what the Judge ordered the spouse to do during the divorce court.
2006-08-30 16:00:55 · answer #2 · answered by cassie05 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on what was agreed upon, or ordered, in the divorce arrangement. Most non-custodial parents do pay for the insurance on the children, if it is available. Not all NCP's have access to insurance, especially if their employer doesn't offer it.
How long it lasts is also usually part of the negotiation. Some NCP's only pay for insurance until the child is 18 years old. Some pay through college, or until the maximum eligibility age for the insurance plan (most plans end eligibility at 22 years old). Most custody arrangements will send out a National Medical Support Order (NMSO) that details the insurance requirements.
If you have questions about it, you should contact your insurance provider and see what they have on record as the requirements for the provision of insurace. Most of the time they will tell you the minimum coverage you need to maintain, and also what your other options are.
I know that in my own custody arrangement, I am required to provide insurance for my daughter until she is 18, as long as it is available through my place of employment.
2006-08-30 16:10:33 · answer #3 · answered by caysdaddy04 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Florida, it is only if it is part of either the divorce agreement or a child support judgement. However, I believe some states require the parents to spilt the bill on health care insurance. New Jersey and Mass. are two examples that come to mind.
2006-08-30 16:00:04 · answer #4 · answered by greeneyedprincess 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure. I pay for my three children and my three step-children, while attending college full-time. I currently am in a master's program, I still pay and paid while an undergrad.
If it is ordered by a court as part of a child support order or custody order then there is no ifs, ands or buts, YOU HAVE TO PAY. It does not appear to be fair, but you may be arrested if you don't. Unfortunately, this great country of ours does not view college as a MUST like other industrialized countries.
In Alaska and Nevada, if you are court ordered to pay insurance and have insurance available, then you must provide it for your child/children. Some jobs, like in fast food, do not have insurance available.
Good luck.
2006-08-30 16:03:46 · answer #5 · answered by dawnsakura 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is entirely dependant on the terms set forth in the divorce decree. If the decree stipulates this yes you must.
My question is, why would the spouse not want to support their offspring?
2006-08-30 16:02:12 · answer #6 · answered by Silvatungfox 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the Divorce Dicree and the state
2006-08-30 16:05:38 · answer #7 · answered by Julzz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If thats what the divorce decree says, yes.
2006-08-30 15:59:22 · answer #8 · answered by robyn o 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the custody or divorce agreement. Contact your attorney.
2006-08-30 16:02:44 · answer #9 · answered by maigen_obx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That should be in your divorce decree, where they talk about child support.
2006-08-30 15:58:59 · answer #10 · answered by mikeyzdream 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋