Legal Question in Family Law in Utah
Hello,
My name is Tessy. My situation is this. I have a divorce decree that states "both parties" meaning my former husband and I are responsible for half of all medical bills for our shared child. I took my child in to a doctor for care, I have paid my half of the bill in full. I gave them a copy of the decree along with my former husbands address and phone number. I have received a letter from the office stating that they can not get a response from my former husband (it's been 30 days) They are now holding me responsible for his half because I was the parent who took her in for care and signed their care document. My question is this. Is my former husbands signature on the decree valid enough for the office to hold him responsible?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Tessy,
The medical care provider is not responsible to collect payment from your ex-husband. What you will need to do is pay the full amount owing for the medical care and then provide proof of payment to your ex-husband in the form of either a receipt from the doctor's office, cancelled check, or credit card receipt showing you have paid. Once he receives that proof of payment, he is then obligated to reimburse you one-half of whatever it is you have paid to the doctor. If your ex-husband fails or refuses to pay, then you may have to take him to court seeking a court order holding him in contempt and awarding you a judgment for the monies you have paid plus attorney's fees. If you need any help, please contact my office to set up a free initial consultation. My telephone number is 801-274-3100. Thank you.
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