Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
My ex husband is responsible for half of all medical/ dental bills. My son has ADHD and dyslexia. He was referred to a speech, language and learning clinic for testing and therapy. My ex husband is refusing to pay half of the expenses for this saying it is not medical, even though numerous insurances cover this and the offices and therapists are subject to HIPPA. Is he, or is he not, responsible for half of the expenses?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Although these conditions may not be "medical" in the same sense as a broken arm or the flu, I don't know of any judge who would let him get away with not paying his part of these expenses. They are for the child's benefit and, in my opinion, come under the uninsured medical provisions found in most Texas divorce decrees. I have litigated some cases along these lines over the years and as long as you are dealing with main stream treatments (not some way out witch doctor stuff) the judges have all ordered reimbursement. Contact a family lawyer in your county that knows the judge's attitude and talk with him or her.
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