QUESTION
How should parents split insurance deductibles for a child?
Asked on Jan 30th, 2014 on Child Custody - Rhode Island
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Our custody order states that we split expenses 50/50 for our son. However, my ex switched her insurance, to save her husband money, which carries a much higher deductible, but it is now a family deductible instead of an individual. She wants me to pay 50% of the full family deductible. I offered to split 50% of 1/4 due to there being 4 people on their family plan. She says no, it's 50% of the full or she's taking me to court? Is this fair and do I have to pay deductible that covers her and her husband?
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I think that if she takes you to court, she will find that you are right and she is wrong. Tell her to consult with a local attorney before taking action because it will save you both a lot of money in the long run.
Answered on Feb 03rd, 2014 at 11:34 PM
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You should be speaking with either the attorney that represented you in this matter, or at least a local family law attorney to discuss this matter. In Arizona the general rule is that you would pay 50% of any out of pocket expense specifically relating to you common child. Thus if there was a $50.00 copay, once your are provided with evidence that she paid that copay then you should be reimbursing her $25.00. How this type of issue is handled varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, hence the recommendation that you speak with local counsel.
Answered on Feb 03rd, 2014 at 11:34 PM
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See an attorney but it would seem you are on the correct side of this one but may need the order clarified.
Answered on Feb 03rd, 2014 at 11:33 PM
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Its 50% for each child only.
Answered on Feb 03rd, 2014 at 11:33 PM