demand for medical payment

[swalker]

My ex decided to put braces on our son 3 months before his 18th b-day. Friend of Court is now telling me I have to pay 1800.00 which I don't have. Shouldn't this have been a decision made by both of us as we have joint custody-his having physical? Is there anything I can do?

 

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by swalker:
My ex decided to put braces on our son 3 months before his 18th b-day. Friend of Court is now telling me I have to pay 1800.00 which I don't have. Shouldn't this have been a decision made by both of us as we have joint custody-his having physical? Is there anything I can do?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

My response:

Simple answer: NO

Regardless of whether you can or cannot "afford it", would you have denied your child the medical care if you were "asked" about it? Be honest - - of course you would have said "No", because you would have based your decision on whether you could "afford it". Otherwise, you wouldn't be writing to this Board asking for "dispensation" and "permission" and "justification" for your thoughts, views, beliefs, and your WALLET.

If the kid needs braces, you beg and borrow to get the money that your child needs, and for whatever medical attention he needs.

How's that for "reality"?

IAAL

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[swalker]

There's a little bit more to this, but I didn't figure I'd have room to write. Here goes. I had custody of our other child. He was injured in a car accident, causing him to be put in braces (car insurance is paying) When the ex found out he immediatly ran out and had an almost 18 year old boy put in braces. If there was a problem why didn't he do this at an earlier age? They put braces on children at 12 and 13, not 18. He did it because he figured he was going to have to pay for the braces on the child in my custody and this would counteract his having to. He has had a habit of running this boy to the doctor anytime something has happened to the one in my custody. He's either a hypacondriac, or just a puke.

NO I am not asking for dispensation, permission, or justification of my thoughts I am however, sick of being screwed by this man and the FOC of St. Clair County Michigan.

Thank you for your answer. I didn't realize I was dealing with a smuck. I hope you don't have any real live clients. I am an educated person, also the daughter of a deceased attorney. I know he never treated people like this.

 

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

My response:

The fact remains, that the child support still had 3 months to go before expiration. So, he was still within his rights to exercise the court order concerning support, whether you like it or not.

Therefore, and despite the fact that you knew this information, you came here trying to find a "work-around", a loop-hole if you will - - some sort of justification for your thoughts, and dispensation from your responsibilities. I make no changes to my original response and your "clarification" adds nothing to your defense.

Grow up.

IAAL


P.S. If you insist on using Yiddish words, at least have the good sense to learn how to spell them. It's spelled, "Shmuck".

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[This message has been edited by I AM ALWAYS LIABLE (edited November 08, 2000).]