Legal Question in Family Law in Ohio

Unnecessary medical

I have been divorced for 10 years. I pay my support on time and cover medical insurance. I also see my boys regularly. I've always had issue with my Ex for the way she has handled medical issues. Instead of taking to the doctor for cold/strep throat, etc., she takes to emergency room which means a significant difference. I have never complained and paid what was necessary.

Over the years, our financial situation has changed dramatically. She was originally calculated at 22,000/yr. me at 56,000. However, she now makes 52,000/yr and I make 62,000. After my child support and taxes are taken out, she makes over 10,000 /yr more then I do. I also have continued to pay day care for the last 3 yrs. even though my boys are old enough to stay home. I do this so they can afford their house. I have a new family and 2 children with my new wife.

Recently when I picked up my son, he had braces on. I'm not a D.O., but his teeth were perfect. He told me he only needed them for 9mos. because he had a few little gaps. My x did not consult with me on this issue. Our papers say she has jurisdiction over ordinary med. and D.O. visits, but that I should be consulted on major med/D.O. She is now asking for 1,500! Do I have to pay?


Asked on 2/27/07, 5:25 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Frank Rozanc Frank J. Rozanc, Esq.

Re: Unnecessary medical

I would file a motion to review the medical situation, as well as to recalculate child support based on current income levels.

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Answered on 2/27/07, 6:09 pm
Nancy Fioritto Patete Nancy Fioritto Patete, Esq.

Re: Unnecessary medical

You describe enough 'changed circumstances' here for you to request the Court to approve a modification of your parenting plan and probably get it approved.

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Answered on 2/28/07, 9:39 am


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