Q: The Decree specifies, my ex-wife is supposed to provide med. insurance for our kids. Now she cant afford it. Options?
During our child support modification court appearance, my ex-wife pushed for control of the insurance with me paying her half of the premium. Now she says she can't afford it. We have two children-One (15 yrs old) live with me and the other (10 yrs old) with her, therefore there is no support provided. I know by law the children are to have insurance and I do not mind, however, considering the extent she went to get this and now backing out, I believe there needs to be something, from a legal basis, to be done.Since she pushed for this and now can't do it, what action(s) should I take?
A: You can enforce the order. If it says she is to provide insurance, she has to do so. Sometimes it will say if she does not provide the insurance, you provide it and she has to pay for it. Contact your attorney to see exactly what your order says and what your options are. You do want to make sure the children are covered, because that is the most important thing.
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