QUESTION
Can I still make him pay me for his part of the medical bills that were discharged on the bankruptcy?
Asked on May 18th, 2016 on Bankruptcy - Michigan
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My ex-husband is supposed to have medical insurance on the children, but he does not. I have medical insurance on the children thru my employer, so all the bills are in my name. We are each responsible for half of the amount not paid by insurance. He has never paid any of his half. I had to file bankruptcy to stop wage garnishment.
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Commercial & Bankruptcy Law Attorney serving Powell, OH
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Ronald K. Nims
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Bankruptcy does not affect debts that are owed to you. You can go to the court where you got your divorce to enforce the decree.
Answered on Jun 17th, 2016 at 5:07 PM
Did you disclose your right to sue your ex spouse for reimbursement of medical debts on your Schedules? And did you find an exemption to cover this right. If you failed to tell the bankruptcy court about this property right, a legal doctrine called estoppel could prevent you from taking your ex spouse back to court to contribute his share of the past medical expenses.
Answered on Jun 10th, 2016 at 6:34 PM
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Charles J. Schneider, P.C.
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Yes
Answered on Jun 10th, 2016 at 10:44 AM