he has been ordered by the court to carry insurance. he will get it then he will drop it again. the only time i find out that he has dropped it is when i have to take my son to the doctor. the child support enforcement agency always says they will send him a letter but it doesnt help. i dont know what to do or where to go to find any answers. do i get an attorney, do i pay the bill then sue the father, do i get insurance and then sue the father. i cant find answers anywhere. thank you
2007-11-12 07:56:20 · 13 answers · asked by molly 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
This is a very common problem. I suggest you put the child on medicaid, the next time Dad drops the insurance. Then the child will have coverage that isn't dependent upon him and Medicaid can go after him for any monies that need to be recovered.
I would also call his employer and tell them it is mandatory that he keep his children on the insurance and send them a copy of the divorce order that says so.
Good Luck!
2007-11-12 08:04:36 · answer #1 · answered by wondermom 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If he keeps leaving jobs or dropping it the only thing to do at this point will be to get the children insurance yourself. Unfortunately the court really has not been able to get a hold of these guys who do this because of the way the system is so backed up buy the jerks who wont pay. Look into programs in your state for low income families and see what you can qualify for there are programs based on a sliding scale according to your income. On your next court date have your receipts in hand and see if the court will force him to reimburse you or tag the cost onto his support this is what happened in my case. (Live in FL)
2007-11-12 08:08:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If it is court ordered for him to have the insurance for the child, then petition the court to make him keep the insurance. You can get a lawyer, but also do this on your own. He is in contempt of court each time he lets the insurance go. Talk to a lawyer if you feel you will need the help. They can get the paperwork done and to the courts for you. I would ask the lawyer if his fees can be charged to the father.
2007-11-12 08:06:36 · answer #3 · answered by mayihelpyou 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Talk to your attorney. He has violated a court order and can be held in contempt of court and go to jail. Chances are that he will not want to go there and keep the insurance.
2007-11-12 08:06:52 · answer #4 · answered by Boat Junkie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it sucks but you pay the bill... pay the $45 court fee and take him to small claims court. take a copy of your divorce/separation agreement with you. the judge will find in your favor. bad side is this.. if he doesn't have the cash, they can only put a judgment on him... your other option is to go to family court and fill out a form stating he is in violation of a court order... bla bla bla... ( that is how i feel about the family court though )
i just read the answer before mine... i say this... you already have a court order in place... what will a second one do??? take him to small claims court and sue him...
2007-11-12 08:07:50 · answer #5 · answered by Jeanette 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You get an attorney and file a Petition for Citation of Contempt. A court date will be set and he will be served with a summons to court.
In the petition you get to list what he has done wrong and what you wish to do in order to recover from the damages.
You can list that you want to be reimbursed for your legal fees and that he pick up insurance on the kids. Or that he has to reimburse you for your legal fees and that you will pick up insurance and he will have to pay you for it each month.
Good luck!
2007-11-12 08:07:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
You need to get an attorney, then you can go after him for contempt of court. If he was ordered to pay, then he must. Document as much as you can. If you can prove how many times he has done this, it will go better for you in court. You also have to go after him for the attorney fees, If he was doing as he was suppose to, you won't have to take him to court. You at this point can pay the bill, then take him to court for the bill, plus interest. At least in Iowa you can.
2007-11-12 08:08:03 · answer #7 · answered by LIPPIE 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Attorney. He and the courts can force husband to get insurance and have the money to pay for it removed form his wages by his employer before he gets his hands on it.
2007-11-12 08:02:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Take him to court and have the looser put in jail for a while. That ought to convince him he needs to take care of his children!
If it is court ordered, he is in contemp of court. See if there are not any child support enforcement agencies in you area.
2007-11-12 08:03:23 · answer #9 · answered by Deborah S 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Since he has violated an court order.
Get and attorney or contact your districts states attorneys office.
2007-11-12 08:01:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋