paying for her braces, we almost had them payed off and only 2 more months until she had them removed. Then she moved to another state with her mother when she started going to another Orthodontist. This Orthodontist said he didn't like the way the other had done her braces so he started all over with a big bill that we have to pay. Her mother signed the contract for the bill but my husband's lawyer said we have to pay it. Also since she moved out of state our insurance doesn't cover his daughter. Now we will be responsible for all medical bills. My question is has anyone been through this and what was the outcome. My husband didn't give his ex approval to move out of our state with his daughter.
2006-12-19 12:00:53 · 12 answers · asked by deedee 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Well your attorney should have informed you that it was illegal to let her move the child unless she has full custody in which case permission was not needed.
2006-12-19 12:03:42 · answer #1 · answered by OleMarbleEyes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First is this joint custody or mom has sole custody???? Your husband should have taken her to court and let the judge work this out it. How long have they been out of state?? Is the daughter willing to live with you all 15 years old she's in the First or second year of high school. she(the mother) should not have moved out of state on that note alone. I would have him go back to court and see if the daughter is interested in living with you guys if that's not a problem for you. Courts generally listen to the child after the age of 12 years old.
2006-12-19 12:17:58 · answer #2 · answered by sun4u 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why doesn't the insurance cover his daughter? My ex husband lives 2600 miles away from me and his insurance covers our daughter most major insurance companies such as blue cross blue shield and such will do this. Your husband does not need to give the custodial parent "permission" to move anywhere including out of state with the child. My ex husband did not give me permission to move 2600 miles away by law all I was required to do was inform him of where we would be moving to the new address and when I planned on moving. If in the divorce decree it state he will be responsible for her medical then there is nothing that can be done and even if the wife signs permission for treatment that piece of paper holds him liable for all bills.
2006-12-19 12:12:59 · answer #3 · answered by texas_angel_wattitude 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You both need a new lawyer.By law anywhere you go, in a divorce both parents are to take care of med.expenses 50/50 if this is joint custody. If the mother has full custody she ,will still recieve child support ,but not 100% medical,the judge makes that choice, sound like you might have to go back to court.Or wait it out ,you do not have to pay after they turn 18yr.s of age.
2006-12-19 12:07:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of ll if nothing in the custody papers stipulates that the ex wife couldn't move the daughter out of state then there would be no reason for him to give his approval...it wasn't needed. In order for it to warrant his approval it has to say so in the papers. Secondly the daughter is 15, and would more than likely have been able to choose to move anyway even if the papers said his permission was needed. What I suggest is changing his insurance policy to cover his daughter, (my ex has it on our daughter, he lives in PA , her and I live in CA)
2006-12-19 16:20:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
he needs to contact a lawyer, my lawyer told me I could not move without going to court and getting the courts permission. You really do need some legal help I think she did wrong. I don't think you would have to pay for the first visit to an attorney, but you really do need to talk with one. Good luck
2006-12-19 12:07:22 · answer #6 · answered by inmate3685 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel for you, I have custody of my daughter but pay a percentage of her medical plus if she gets braces, I'll have to pay a nice chunk. I don't understand how your husband has to pay for all of this - seems to me he had a terrible attorney.
2006-12-19 12:38:22 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a new lawyer. Your husband is getting screwed. And not the pleasurable way.
2006-12-19 12:42:50 · answer #8 · answered by eharrah1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
talk to a lawyer
2006-12-19 12:09:32 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he needs to go back to court - and settle this with a judge(specially if she doesn't have full custody)
2006-12-19 12:05:07 · answer #10 · answered by gabby 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋