Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
Getting reimbursed for medical expenses
Ex-wife is ordered to provide medical insurance for our son. According to the decree, if her job does not provide insurance, she can either obtain it from an outside source, or reimburse me if I provide the insurance. She is also ordered to pay 50% of all medical expenses. It has been 2 years and she has not paid or provided insurance. I had it for awhile through my job and she has not reimbursed me.
I am wondering if my soon to be wife puts my son under her insurance, can I write her (my new wife)--name removed--check for the expenses per month and send receipts of insurance to OAG or even to her to let her know how much I am spending per month. Or should I get--name removed--modification to include the step parent? My job only offers--name removed--medical discount plan that is not good.
What is the best solution?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Getting reimbursed for medical expenses
Yes you have recourse. Compile a list (with copies of receipts if you have them) to her of all the costs you have expended over the past 2 years for medical costs for your child. Also include a statment to her of the anticipated monthly cost of insurance going forward. Send her the letter certified mail. Every time you spend money for medical costs, notify her in writing of the expense.
Document the cost of insuring your child, just as you indicated.
Once you have made this paper trail, you can then file against her for contempt of court. You can also get a judgement for medical child support withholding and for the arrearage.
Please feel free to contact me if you have additional questions. TCL
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