Q: In a custody order it is stated that the Father is responsible for Health Insurance. Who pays the rest?
Who pays the deductible and other out of pocket expenses? It does not say anything other than the father pays monthly support and Health Insurance.
A:
The parent with primary physical custody will pay all out-of-pocket expenses up to $250.00 during the calendar year for each child. Anything greater than this amount should be allocated between the parents by a percentage ordinarily contained in the child support order. That monetary amount could be paid directly from the noncustodial parent to the other; otherwise, the custodial parent should file a claim for this excess out-of-pocket amount with Domestic Relations during the first quarter of the following calendar year.
For more information and specifics on how to accomplish this, contact your local Domestic Relations office. Best of luck to you.
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