What to do if I’m being sued for my minor son’s medical bills that were incurred while in the care of his mother and of which I had no knowledge?
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What to do if I’m being sued for my minor son’s medical bills that were incurred while in the care of his mother and of which I had no knowledge?
I am being sued by a medical center via a collection agency for unpaid medical debt for my dependent child. I am divorced from his mother for over 14 years and had no knowledge this debt even existed. The divorce decree stipulates I provide insurance and share in medical expense. I am willing to pay half but should I be responsible for the entire debt?
Asked on July 26, 2012 under Family Law, Illinois
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If the maritial dissolution decree states that you are responsible for your minior child's health care and expenses, then you are obligated to pay the entire bill of the child that you have written about.
In turn, you are entitled to some amount or reimbursement of the amount paid from your former spouse based upon the percentage of medical expenses she and you are responsible for under the dissoution decree as it applies to your child.
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