Legal Question in Family Law in Oregon
My son is 18, graduated from high school in 2013 and will be attending college. My divorce decree and child support was established in Oregon. I understand as long as my son attends college I must pay child support to him. I have medical coverage on him still. I understand Oregon law stipulates I'm still responsible for all of my son's medical bills costs while he is attending college.
My question is: Under Oregon law, I am 100% liable for all my son's medical bill expenses or is my son also responsible for part of the medical bills. His mother (ex-wife) isn't paying any child support while he attends college , or any of his medical bills. Despite our divorce decree stating my ex-wife must pay for 50% of medical, she never has and also hides all of her assets so she won't have to be financially liable for anything. Thank you if you can help with my question
1 Answer from Attorneys
Mother is obliged to pay her half of the out of pocket medical bills, assuming that is what the judgment of dissolution calls for. But you must timely and properly inform her of what those bills are for and how much she owes to you. If she doesn't pay then you have a civil claim against her. Also, she may be exposed to a motion of contempt for violating the court's judgment, which calls for dividing medical expenses. Just make sure you are properly documenting the charges and timely asking her to pay. If she doesn't pay, you will need to consult an attorney as to the best way to collect.
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