Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

My ex wife ,and I have joint coustody( a 16 year old daughter) ,in the decree it states any medical,and or dental procedures she needs to inform me before seeing the doctor or dentist(she never has).She has taken our daughter and has gotten braces( I was never told ,asked or informed).My question is am I responsible for any of the cost now or in the future for this procedure.


Asked on 5/26/10, 3:30 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Paula McGill Paula McGill Attorney at Law

What does the order state about your responsiblity to pay for dental procedures?

Who as final authority to decide disputes regarding dental procedures?

If you don't pay, this may result in a motion for contempt. Thereafter, your defenses can include that she did not inform you about the braces and the braces weren't necessary (assuming they weren't). The judge will decide this dispute.

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Answered on 5/26/10, 9:12 am
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

I agree with Paula. You left out the part of the agreement that answers the question.

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Answered on 5/26/10, 7:26 pm


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