My son's mother has remarried to a guy in the army and I know he get full coverage for them. Do I still have to find medical for my son if he is now covered by him. Do this change anything for child support? Not trying to get out of child support because I do pay it. I don't think it's right if the husband has full medical for them, do I have to get it still?
2007-09-16 18:51:25 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
If you don't have health coverage there is nothing wrong with asking them to carrying the insurance. And it's not out of line if you do have health insurance but it would be really expensive to carry the child. Actually, since they get free medical there isn't anything wrong with asking at all. Tell them you will help with services that aren't fully covered though. Doesn't hurt to ask. And if you can't cover the child for whatever reason then it's mom responsibility to do it.
2007-09-16 18:59:31 · answer #1 · answered by Shel 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it says in the support order that you must provide medical care then you still have to, regardless if he is covered by another plan. Having 2 coverages means less out of pocket expenses. Medical care will not change the child support amount ordered to be paid either. It is all dependent on what is in the support order.
2007-09-16 19:07:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the court papers state you have to carry the medical coverage for your son then you have to. As far as child support, it has nothing to do with your ex-wife's marital status. You are thinking of spousal support. If you were paying that then you would normally no longer have to, but child support is paid to the parent, mother or father, that has sole custody of the child/children until the 18th birthday. The amount is based on your salary. So yes you have to pay child support and check the papers about the medical coverage.
2007-09-16 19:04:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm in CA and most the guys I know that have dealt with divorce, HAVE TO SUPPLY MEDICAL INSURANCE. You should consult with an attorney and at least ask. It's your child, and think about it this way,,,should something happen to your son, the medical insurance you provide will pick up what his stepfathers insurance does not. And you sound like a cheap skate. But this is something that needs to be discussed between the parents and also legally. Wasn't this discussed when you two were divorced? I'm going through a divorce now and this one topic that I am definitely going to cover.
2007-09-16 20:10:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The responsibility for your childrens' medical coverage falls upon the legal parents/guardians. Unless/until those children are the legal responsibility of the new husband (legally adopted), it is still on you.
2007-09-16 19:06:09 · answer #5 · answered by Honeyface 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's probably something you should discuss with your ex.
Since he would be covered by the step dad's benefits it seems redundant for you to have to provide additional insurance
It does nothing to change your child support payments.
2007-09-16 18:57:53 · answer #6 · answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your court order says that you are responsible for medical then you have to pay for medical coverage.
2007-09-17 07:27:11 · answer #7 · answered by junebug 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
talk to your son's mom. you and her might be able to come to a privet agreement.
just remember if your not paying for his medical then just put that aside for something alts for him...
but no matter what i think that your going to need legal advice in this so get a lawyer...
good luck
2007-09-16 19:00:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the laws of your state; and the judge.
Unfortuneatly you will have to see another money hungry lawyer in order to get some answers.
Good luck!
2007-09-16 18:56:10 · answer #9 · answered by negrito con sabor 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the child support papers say that you do, then you do. He didn't father the child, you did.
2007-09-16 18:55:11 · answer #10 · answered by janicajayne 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋