Does the noncustodial parent, who already pays for the child's insurance, have to pay half the doctors visits

Question

I am a non custodial father in texas, I pay for my daughters health insurance. Her mother took her to the doctor and they applied all of the charge to the deductable, so she is saying that I half to pay half of the bill, which i have no problem doing if I am supposed to. Is this right or should she pay it all being that i pay for the insurance

Answer 1

There are many, many factors that decide the answer to this question. You don't provide nearly enough information. Did you agree to do this? There should be a written agreement stating what you are responsible for, shouldn't there? I highly recommend that you stop wasting your time here and call your attorney. Good luck!

Answer 2

It just depends on the state and the divorce agreement. Even though I pay child support I am suppose to pay half the co-pays too. You might want to check into it though.

A comment for Eric1....I am a divorced woman and my son lives with his father right now.....It is not just men anymore. I think it is time for people to be responsible parents and support their children. I am held by the same rules as a man. Not all women are treated like a "victim".

To lost about the question you ask.......Non custodial means the parent that does not have custody, But you are the biological parent.

Answer 3

Honestly I dont care what the divorce decree says-this is your child too and non custodial parents also have expenses that child support dont touch.

If I were you and I could afford to do it I would do it.

The best thing to do is to check your decree because if you do pay it and its not you have created a precedent unless you get your ex to accept a check and sign an agreement that this was a one time thing.

I have a bleeding heart where children are concerned but I am a realist and want to make sure that you are protected too

I hope this helps

Answer 4

In MA.
If you pay for medical, it is directly deducted from Child Support.

Co-pays -- should be split for the child (if equittable). -- (report/document and settle up every quarter). Keep your records for ever. Go to the doctor appts, be involved, show you are there and counted for, Even the dentist, etc. Keep your emails -- you need to have documentation going forward for the court/judge...just in case.

The only caveat I have for you...is depending on your divorce agreement...you may need to specify what is considered medical coverage -- specifically co-pays and prescriptions.

It may seem silly but you really shouldn't be paying for the same medical supplies each of you should have at home for your children. So you shouldn't be splitting the payments for her medicine cabinet in her home (band aids, ointments, cough/flu, aspirin, etc)

I wish you the best..

Answer 5

i'm not sure, I grew up with medicate and stuff. If could be positive to have wellbeing care understanding that if I ensue to broke a bone i ought to bypass to the surgeon without paying an arm and a leg.

Answer 6

Your divorce decree should set that out. If that issue is not resolved by the decree, I would agree to the 1/2 payment. You each have responsibilities for the child's maintenance.

Answer 7

Depends on what the divorce decree says.

Answer 8

I say you don't but you know that the courts today treat divorced wives as the victim. Good luck.

Answer 9

Read your divorce decree. If you are obligated to pay half her medical, it will say so.

Answer 10

In UK. I do not know what noncustodial parent means in UK. Does that mean that you are not the 'biological' parent? Please advise.