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    Default Ex Husband Not Abiding to Decree

    I am currently having an issue getting my ex husband to abide by our divorce decree. During our marriage he was not involved (and refused to take part) in our sons health issues and now that my insurance won't cover the costs he's claiming that he was never asked to take part in getting him help. Our decree states that he is to pay for 54% of any uncovered medical issues and now that he has found out that the insurance won't cover the cost he is threatening me that he is getting a lawyer and will say that I never gave him information about the procedures. What are my legal rights and will he have to stick with the terms of the decree even if he gets a lawyer?

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    Default Re: Ex Husband Not Abiding to Decree

    Have you been sending him the bills?

    Honestly, even with an attorney the most he'll accomplish is being given more time to pay his share.

    With that said...what EXACTLY does your decree state? What type of procedures are you referring to? (ie, are they cosmetic?)

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    Default Re: Ex Husband Not Abiding to Decree

    Not sure what state you are in, so you should consult with an experienced divorce attorney in your state. But generally the decree, as an order of the court, should be followed and judges don't like it when people ignore their orders. In general, as long as the medical expenses were reasonable and necessary, he shouldn't be able to get off the hook on some technicality that you didn't tell him about it. However, I agree with the first answer that the actual language of the court's order is important as to what it required from both parents. Sounds like your ex is just bluffing to keep you from demanding money from him and that you would benefit from getting an attorney yourself and going after your ex for not paying his share.

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