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  • 06-07-2013, 03:58 PM
    JillianS
    Debt Collection Against Parent for Medical Bill, Despite Terms of Divorce Judgment
    My question involves collection proceedings in the State of: Oregon

    I was just served a small claims notice for a debt that I was not completely aware of. I guess my daughters were taken to the doctor while not in my custody and my name and insurance company were still listed with the clinic. I had moved from the town, the children no longer lived with me, and I had not carried that insurance and billing information for some time. I'm not sure why the billing information wasn't updated, but it's now 2 years later and I'm being served with a small claim notice.

    Problem 1: I don't have the money to pay it within the 14 days, while I disagree that I should pay, I'm more than happy to satisfy the problem.. I just literally don't have the money at this time, but should within the next month or two.

    Problem 2: I am not sure if I have good enough reason to dispute the claim. It was my daughter and they had been going to that clinic while we lived in that town. My information was on file and child custody judgment had not been made yet.

    Thanks for any help you can provide.
  • 06-07-2013, 04:05 PM
    Dogmatique
    Re: Small Claim Notice
    1. Call them and see what they say.

    2. Doesn't matter - they're not party to your custody/divorce decree.
  • 06-07-2013, 04:21 PM
    JillianS
    Re: Small Claim Notice
    So, since my information was on file, there's nothing I can do?

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    I know they weren't part of the decree, I was just thinking in terms of proof that they children weren't in my custody at the time of the visit and therefore shouldn't be charged for sevices. (at least half that's not covered by insurance per the agreement....)
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