Can I refuse my kids medical treatment if my ex-wife does not pay her half of the-out of pocket medical?
Question Details:
My ex wife is hoarder and forces my 10 year old son to sleep in the bed with her, etc. So she causes his "emotional issues" that he only seems to have at her house. She is running him to counseling and has him on drugs that are very expensive. She refuses to pay her portion of these bills when they are due. She pays them when she feels like it and only pays what she wants. I am the guarantor so it is my credit that gets ruined by her non-payment. Can I refuse my son's (questionable) medical treatment since I am the one paying the majority of the bills?
Collections and Debt Law Answers
You should have your son evaluated by another neutral medical/psychological professional and see if he/she agrees you son is being over medicated or emotionally abused. If so, you need to file an action (or a motion in the cause if there is already an existing court file) asking the court for full or primary custody and ordering your ex-wife to pay a fair share of uninsured medical expenses. (If she is already under order to do this then you should file a motion for contempt.)
As far as your creditors go, they don't care about your custody/support situation. If you are the guarantor, you are ultimately responsible.
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