Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Child support - Medical Insurance PLUS

My husband pays 17% of his wages for child support plus provides his son with medical insurance. Can they ALSO make him pay the amount that the insurance doesn't pay? This seems to be a little bit extreme to me.


Asked on 4/12/07, 2:40 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Tracey Bloodsaw Law Office of Tracey A. Bloodsaw

Re: Child support - Medical Insurance PLUS

Yes, under the statute one of the allowable "add-ons" is for unreimbursed medical expenses. This should be apportioned between both parents if both parents work. So he should only be responsible for his proportionate share based on his proportionate share of the support obligation.

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Answered on 4/12/07, 3:28 pm


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