My ex-husband was supposed to pay health insurance on our daughter,(she is 15) he hasn't for the last 10yrs. I have had to get Medicaid for her but now they say I don't qualify.Her dad says he won't and that the child support that I get shouldcover it. I pay for all extra things she does(like sports) plus dental and vision.I only get 300.00 child support and that is not regularly.He even refuses to pay for half of her doctor visits.I don't have money for a lawyer.
Help please.
2006-12-29 06:34:30 · 10 answers · asked by sonny 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
You will most likely have to take him back to court for Contempt if he is refusing what the court has ordered. You can file a motion yourself. contact your local Family law department in your district. they should have a motion packet for you to fill out and they will then set you a court date. You might want to have some paperwork to back you up, like everything else that YOU pay for that he is supposed to.
2006-12-29 06:40:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it's in your divorce decree, then he's in contempt of court, and has been for 10 years! Call your local child support agency. They'll need to see your decree. They should handle it thru his work. They can garnish his wages. And also take action against his federal tax return. Should ANYONE need the info in your decree, please be sure to COPY. Do NOT part with your legal papers! Ensure that you're both living up to the items in your divorce decree. Best Wishes for a brighter 2007!
2006-12-29 14:45:35 · answer #2 · answered by iyamacog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You dont need a lawyer if it is court ordeded...all you have to do is go into a courthouse and fill out a Modification paper stating that he was ordered by the court to pay half. Now comes the sticky part...you have got to have some proof of out of pocket expenses. If you have saved your reciepts your good..if not you can call your daughters Dr's. office and ask for a print out of all appointments that she has been to and a general amt. for co-pays. You should have time to do this while waiting for a court date. When you get your paperwork in the mail for a court date go to the sheriffs office and for around $50.00 you have him served. Go to court with your ammo and I guarantee you will win with or without a lawyer. I have had many years of experience in this area TRUST me you cannot loose. Good luck
2006-12-29 14:42:54 · answer #3 · answered by Radtech1996 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Bring your court order down to the District Attorney's office and see if they can help you. If not, pay for the health insurance yourself and keep sending him monthly statements. Find out what the maximum limit that you can sue in small claims court, then keep suing him to recoup those cost each time you get close to reaching the limit. It may be a pain but it's cheaper that having to pay attorney fees.
2006-12-29 14:42:39 · answer #4 · answered by CA DIVA 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Talk to the courts and specifically the judge who ordered the payments he will go ahead and have his wages garnished to pay the money owned. Leagl aid may be able to look into this travesty call them up or visit one of your local offices and give them the story.
2006-12-29 19:53:02 · answer #5 · answered by Livinrawguy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why can't you get a job and pay your own fricken health insurance. He is already paying you $300.00 in bar funds each week. I am sure if you too would chip in $300 towards the kids as he does, then maybe you could pay some of the bills such as the insurance yourself! Sounds to me like you are a money hungry so called want to be independant woman, so if you want to be so powerful, get a job and do at least your half!
2006-12-29 14:41:44 · answer #6 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
If it was court ordered, take him back to court. Include the costs it will take to take him back to court in the amount you are asking for. What a horrible father. Why would he cheat his child of medical insurance? Deadbeat.
2006-12-29 14:48:44 · answer #7 · answered by Peace 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it was court ordered?? then he has to pay it. call Child Support Services. they will get an order to have his job set up the health insurance without his consent. and garnish his wages. and his income tax refund.
2006-12-29 14:38:07 · answer #8 · answered by Bella 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you tell the child support and because it was court ordered they will do it automatically wether he likes it or not at least in california here if they don't comply they will go to jail as well
2006-12-29 14:38:44 · answer #9 · answered by PAULINA S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TAKE HIM BACK TO COURT AND THIS TIME THE COURT WILL TAKE ALL OUT THAT OUT OF HIS PAY CHECK
2006-12-29 14:40:56 · answer #10 · answered by Quintin D 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋