Legal Question in Family Law in Michigan

Does medical/dental bill have to be fully paid for noncustodial parent to share
My son was eighteen but still in high school when I signed
a legal obligation for orthodontic treatment. The noncustodial parent had known of the need for braces but felt son was to young -- son wore a face bow for a period
of time prior to this and did not want braces. Son agreed
to braces just prior to eighteen birthday in January of 2003.
Orthodontic treatment began and financial agreement was
signed by me, the custodial parent. This information was
brought up in a referee hearing and although I can not
remember exactly what the referee said it was determined that the noncustodial parent had a legal obligation for his share of the unpaid balance. The financial agreement of the custodial parent was presented to the noncustodial parent and the court.
Now after more eighteen months - noncustodial portion has been paid he has filed a petition with the court because although I am making the monthly payments agreed to the
orthodontic bill was not fully paid by the time our child
graduated and he feels he is only obligated to that point
in time and has filed an objection claiming that the expense did not occur during the period. What are my legal
rights? I have a statement showing payments made.

Asked on 7/31/04, 10:56 am

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Blake Lipman Law Office of Blake P. Lipman

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Re: Does medical/dental bill have to be fully paid for noncustodial parent to sh

You know the answer, you will argue that the expense was incurred while the child was under 18 and still was noncustodial parents financial responsibility. I recommend that you have an attorney handle this matter. For more info., please contact my office at (248)851-3171.

Answered on 8/02/04, 10:10 am

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