What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Oregon
**Sorry... should've reopened my previous post** https://forum.freeadvice.com/child-support-98/responsible-party-medical-expense-494074.html
My ex has sole legal and physical custody of our children. I pay full child support and provide full medical coverage for the children. Our order states that we agree to equally share non-covered medical/dental expenses. The Coordinator is the parent who incurs the cost and the Contributor is the parent who reimburses the Coordinator.
If ex takes the children to the doctor, who is the "Responsible Party?"
I have no problem paying my half but it doesn't seem right to me that I get the bill and have the burden of attempting collection for ex's half. Especially when I'm not made aware of the doctor's visits prior to receiving the bill. But this is what he is doing, and he never reimburses me when I send requests.
I realize that I can take legal action against him eventually but in the meantime, how can I assure that the adult who brings the child in is the party who receives the bill?
Thanks for your help!
**Sorry... should've reopened my previous post** https://forum.freeadvice.com/child-support-98/responsible-party-medical-expense-494074.html
My ex has sole legal and physical custody of our children. I pay full child support and provide full medical coverage for the children. Our order states that we agree to equally share non-covered medical/dental expenses. The Coordinator is the parent who incurs the cost and the Contributor is the parent who reimburses the Coordinator.
If ex takes the children to the doctor, who is the "Responsible Party?"
I have no problem paying my half but it doesn't seem right to me that I get the bill and have the burden of attempting collection for ex's half. Especially when I'm not made aware of the doctor's visits prior to receiving the bill. But this is what he is doing, and he never reimburses me when I send requests.
I realize that I can take legal action against him eventually but in the meantime, how can I assure that the adult who brings the child in is the party who receives the bill?
Thanks for your help!
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