Am I required to help pay a counseling bill for our child,if I was not consulted about their treatment first?
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Am I required to help pay a counseling bill for our child,if I was not consulted about their treatment first?
My ex decided on her own that she wanted to take our child to see a counselor. I was never consulted or informed. One day I received an email that I owed half the bills for this. I see no reason for counseling. Our child is 10, is happy, gets straight A’s in school, etc. Now, I’m sure a counselor could find a reason for anyone to see them, but I don’t see it as necessary. My ex could have gone through my EAP (kids on my insurance) and the 1st 6 visits would have been free, with a reduced rate for future visits. Instead she has been charged full rate for the visits. I believe it is more for ex to feel good then it is about our child’s welfare. I have remarried and moved on but ex has not and uses excuses to bother me.
Asked on May 10, 2011 under Family Law, Ohio
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I am sorry for your situation and I really hope that your ex wife is not using your daughter in any way to manipulate the situation between the two of you. And I hate to throw the ball back in your court but what does your divorce agreement state? Is your ex supposed to use doctors or therapists within your network of covered doctors? It should really state that in the agreement and if it does not then maybe you need to amend it by agreement or court order. Also, look to see what the agreement says about joint decisions regarding these matters. In an emergency the issue is different but this is not an emergency situation. Good luck to you.
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