Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
When you have a divorce degree that states non-covered medical charges are 75/25 for your children and you pay your percentage and send it in with the degree stating that, are you responsible for the rest of the bill? I was told by one hospital agent that if I faxed my entire degree to them than they would send a duplicate bill to my ex. When I called today b/c I received a letter saying it will be sent to a collection agency, I got a different story. I am struggling to make ends meet and do not want my credit ruined because I can't afford to pay for my ex's responsibilities. Which agent is right?
1 Answer from Attorneys
As far as any creditor is concerned, both parents remai legally responsible for their children's medical bills. How the Final Judgment allocates the percentage of responsibility is not the creditor's problem. If your ex doesn't pay his/her allocated share, then you need to pursue a Motion To Enforce/Show Cause.
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