What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Indiana
I do not feel that orthodontics are a health matter for my child. I think they are cosmetic. My child is only 12. Her jaw and teeth were not causing her any pain, killing any other teeth, nor was she getting made fun of at school to affect her self esteem. I expressed this to the CP (custodial parent) last October when it said I'm getting D braces. Originally I said ok, I don't think she needs them and I think she's too young, but I will try to get ortho insurance from work. But I only have a month of open season to sign up for ortho insurance so please get me 3 quotes and opinions before I get insurance. If it's only going to take 2yrs and be less than $3500 it's cheaper for us both to just split it 50/50. CP said ok. A couple weeks later when I asked for the quotes CP said "Just forget it. I'll take care of it." CP then went ahead and got D headgear to prepare for braces.
Then 6 months later takes me to court for more child support. During our hearing braces were brought up. I said "I offered ortho insurance even though I feel that D doesn't need them nor is she old enough for them. CP refused to get quotes and told me to forget about it." CP said "I think it will help her self esteem later. She has a bad enough overbite that headgear/retainer is neccesary for 7 months. Then she will need about a year of braces."
Our old order spelled out uninsured medical, dental and vision. Our new child support order states that uninsured health costs be split 75/25. Are braces considered a health cost? Am I really responsible for 75% of a cost that: 1. I cannot afford. 2. We have joint custody and CP hasn't discussed any of this. CP has sent me texts saying I'm doing this I'll mail you your part of bill later. 3. My child has told me her grandparents are paying for and taking her to the ortho appointments. 4. I really don't feel my child needs braces at this time.??What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
I do not feel that orthodontics are a health matter for my child. I think they are cosmetic. My child is only 12. Her jaw and teeth were not causing her any pain, killing any other teeth, nor was she getting made fun of at school to affect her self esteem. I expressed this to the CP (custodial parent) last October when it said I'm getting D braces. Originally I said ok, I don't think she needs them and I think she's too young, but I will try to get ortho insurance from work. But I only have a month of open season to sign up for ortho insurance so please get me 3 quotes and opinions before I get insurance. If it's only going to take 2yrs and be less than $3500 it's cheaper for us both to just split it 50/50. CP said ok. A couple weeks later when I asked for the quotes CP said "Just forget it. I'll take care of it." CP then went ahead and got D headgear to prepare for braces.
Then 6 months later takes me to court for more child support. During our hearing braces were brought up. I said "I offered ortho insurance even though I feel that D doesn't need them nor is she old enough for them. CP refused to get quotes and told me to forget about it." CP said "I think it will help her self esteem later. She has a bad enough overbite that headgear/retainer is neccesary for 7 months. Then she will need about a year of braces."
Our old order spelled out uninsured medical, dental and vision. Our new child support order states that uninsured health costs be split 75/25. Are braces considered a health cost? Am I really responsible for 75% of a cost that: 1. I cannot afford. 2. We have joint custody and CP hasn't discussed any of this. CP has sent me texts saying I'm doing this I'll mail you your part of bill later. 3. My child has told me her grandparents are paying for and taking her to the ortho appointments. 4. I really don't feel my child needs braces at this time.??What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
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