Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Once my baby is born and I can prove who the father is, will I be successful in taking him to court for half of the cost of prenatal vitamins, transportation to and from doctor appts and maternity clothes?


Asked on 4/16/10, 2:18 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Fran Brochstein Attorney & Mediator

I am unable to make a prediction on how a judge will rule with certainty.

You can ask to be reimbursed for anything but whether or not you will actually receive the money is another thing.

I've seen a judge order a man to pay 1/2 of prenatal vitamins. The father reimbursed the mom for the portion that insurance did not pay.

The woman's transportation costs and maternity costs were not ordered to paid by the judge. I don't know how another judge would rule.

Happy pregnancy.

If the guy is a "dud", you could spend more on legal fees, than the actual costs of these sorts of things.

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Answered on 4/21/10, 8:07 pm


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