Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

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Divorced in 1996 , only one modification for review of income and a judgement for arrearage under $2000 due to loss of job. Paid in full immediately at court day.This modification was in 2009. It has clause for Relief not granted. (all relief requested in this case and not expressly granted is denied - stated in final judgement/modif. in 2009).

I am now nearing the end of my obligation for child support. My son is 18 and gradutes in 3 months. I received a certified letter from ex-wife, stating that althougth it is past the 30 days notice due of providing medical bills, she wants reimbursement for medical expense that date back 10 years ago!!. It was never mentioned in 2009. Will I be in contempt of court for not sending? She is doing this out of anger clearly. I have never been told of any moneys owed at any time for medical in the past this is the first time I have every heard of any of these claims. My thoughts are she will need to purse a court order and present to a judge for payment. Any medical claims since 2009, I fully understand I am 1/2 responsible for. But since it was never mentioned I dont feel I could be in contempt of court. So worried! Want to do what is correct and fair.


Asked on 3/11/12, 12:39 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Dunn Mark D. Dunn

Read your order carefully. Did it require her to provide you with copies of the medical bills? Is there a time limit ("within 15 days")? Did she do so?

If you feel like responding to her demand, write back to her and ask for a copy of each medical bill she's claiming, and, for each bill, information about (a) whether or not she submitted the claim to the insurer and (b) how much, if any, the insurer paid and (c) whether or not she ever paid HER half.

Put a date on it, and keep a copy. Don't bother sending it certified (regular mail is now 45 cents for postage).

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Answered on 3/12/12, 3:01 pm


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