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Divorce decree issue
My ex-husband, per our divorce decre, is required to hold the health insurance on both of my sons. One is biologically his the other is not but he’s been in his life since age 2. Now age 11. My ex is now getting remarried and the military is now saying they won’t hold insurance on our 11 year old because he is only a step child. Is my ex still required to hold the insurance on him even if it’s out of pocket because it is in our decree?
Asked on September 2, 2016 under Family Law, Texas
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Your ex-husband is required to follow the decree... however he has to get it done. If his employer will not cover the other child and the other order requires him to provide coverage, then he will have to seek coverage through another source. If he was ordered to provide coverage and fails to do so, then he may have additional penalties under your decree or be subject to a motion to enforce.
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