If my ex stops paying child support, do I still have to pay medical 50/50?
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If my ex stops paying child support, do I still have to pay medical 50/50?
Asked on November 13, 2012 under Family Law, Utah
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MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You need to be prepared to mitigate your damages. If you have custody of your child and your ex has stopped paying child support, chances are your ex will stop paying for half the medical, too. In which case, you need to be prepared to pay all medical and file a contempt order in family court to enforce the original support order, including medical and any reimbursement thereof.
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