2006-09-27 23:26:50 · 16 answers · asked by CL 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
yes ... see "custodial" - responsible for food clothing shelter ... check your divorce papers to see if child expenses were indicated as shared or custodial ... if you get child support, the dr bill comes out of that. the amount of child support is based on average of normal childhood expenses including illness, accident, food, clothing, shelter, and any incidental expenses that would occur over a years time broken down into monthly payments
2006-09-27 23:29:01 · answer #1 · answered by casurfwatcher 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends, did the (ncp) non-custodial parent take the child to the child's regular DR? If so then most likely b/c that is the way the billing is set up. If the ncp took the child to a different DR and gave the other parents info for billing then the cp needs to call that DR and have it changed.
UNLESS there is something stated in the custody paperwork that the CP is responsible for medical insurance and bills, then the parent taking the child should be responsible. This however is by Ohio Custody Law, you will need to check your own custody paperwork and laws in your own state.
Here the ncp is the parent responsible for the insurance and then no less then 60% of the bills there after. The catch is the DR office doesn't deal with that, they only deal with whoever they have listed as the responsible party. If you don't pay and the ncp doesn't pay then it will come back on you unless you are able to get it changed threw the DR office. I would call them and see what he did and inform them you didn't know and you shouldn't be responsible. Whenever you visit a DR for the first time you have to sign a waver stating responsibility, did the ncp sign your name? If that is so that is against the law. You need to call the office and find out exactly what he did, till then there are way too many open questions to really help or try to solve the issue.
2006-09-27 23:40:48 · answer #2 · answered by channielynn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends what the divorce decree says.. most situations whatever the insurance doesnt pay both parents have to split the bill equally..
And yes the custodial parent is liabel.. kinda one of the quirks that come with being THE CUSTODIAL PARENT..as u are ultimately always responsible for your child.. but id rather my x seek medical attention if they feel it necessary for my child then not to and risk my childs life then argue about a bill.. that can be settled later between the both of u.. but most people split whatever isnt paid by the insurance in half.. to make BOTH parents liabel.. since the child is BOTH of theirs..
2006-09-27 23:36:53 · answer #3 · answered by brwneyedgrl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically ..yes
Although the non-custodial parent took the child, the parent that is reliable for the child's care will be billed.
Full custody means that,that parent has all rights and responsiblity to that child.
only other way around that was if the non-custodial parent were to carry the child on his/her insurance,which i'm guessing is not the case here since a bill is being sent out to the parent.
2006-09-27 23:34:48 · answer #4 · answered by Laura R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In general yes you are responsible for 50% of that bill. Typicly the custodial parent has to get some sort of health insurance for the child and provide the non custodial parent the information to give to the doctor.
2006-09-27 23:41:38 · answer #5 · answered by whatukno 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This all depends on your divorce/custody papers. There should have been a paragraph addressing who pays for medical bills, insurance, and uncovered medical expenses. Both parents have the right to take the child to the doctor. Check the papers to see what they say and go from there.
2006-09-28 02:47:44 · answer #6 · answered by stacilynn26 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IF it was an emergency -- then yes, based on your child custody and support agreements -- you are liable for your share of the medical costs of that visit.
HOWEVER ... normally, the non-custodial parent MUST use in-plan Medical Providers for their treatment to minimize out-of-pocket costs.
Those plan cards should be provided and the listing of in-network providers should be provided to the non-custodial parent so that they are well aware of what medical doctors can be used in the area where the treatment occurs.
2006-09-28 01:35:37 · answer #7 · answered by sglmom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why in the world is the custodial parent so controlling. He took them to a parade.....what's the big deal. When the other parent has his children he can take them anywhere that is safe and ok for the kids. Wow, this is so sad. Let him parent his kids without the interference of a controlling dictator.
2016-03-26 21:05:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
why this Q is money more important than the child you bore. Or Did you take custody just to get a better deal from the courts
2006-09-27 23:49:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If treatment was immediately necessary (urgent or emergency) and the custodial parent is the responsible party for medical billing, yes.
If treatment wasn't necessary, if it was routine or of a non-urgent matter, I would seriously check with an attorney.
2006-09-27 23:31:38 · answer #10 · answered by vir9inia 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋