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does a parent w/joint custody have to pay for ortodontist bills if not medically required
Asked on May 22, 2009 under Family Law, Texas
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MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
Well, oftentimes these issues are addressed in the divorce decree and child support/child custody decree. If you share joint custody, chances are you share medical bills outside of those covered by a covered parent's insurance.
1. Check your decrees from the court.
2. Check out the following:
a. https://family-law.freeadvice.com/child_custody/common_terms.htm
b. https://family-law.freeadvice.com/child_support/child_care_costs.htm
c. http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/SOTWDocs/FA/pdf/FA.154.pdf
If you have issues with payment, consider speaking to your divorce attorney. If you don't have one, try www.attorneypages.com.
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