Your understanding is incorrect.I reside in the state of Texas. My ex-wife demands that I pay for half of my childs braces. It is my understanding braces are considered a cosmetic procedure therefore cosmetic procedures are not medical.What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state?
The court order states, "Reasnobale cause" means the cost of health care insurance premium does not exceed 10% of the responsible parties net income a month. "Reasnobale and Necessary" healthcare exspense not paid by insurance and inquired by or on the behalf of a child" Include, comma without limitation, any co-pays for office visits or prescription drugs, the yearly deductible, if any, medical, surgical, prescription drug, mental health care, dental, eye care, ophthalmological, and orthodontic charges. These reasnable and health care exspenses do not include transportation to and from health care providor or non prescription medication.does your court order specify orthodontia expenses?
There's your answer. Orthodontia is included, and you are obligated to pay.The court order states, "Reasnobale cause" means the cost of health care insurance premium does not exceed 10% of the responsible parties net income a month. "Reasnobale and Necessary" healthcare exspense not paid by insurance and inquired by or on the behalf of a child" Include, comma without limitation, any co-pays for office visits or prescription drugs, the yearly deductible, if any, medical, surgical, prescription drug, mental health care, dental, eye care, ophthalmological, and orthodontic charges. These reasnable and health care exspenses do not include transportation to and from health care providor or non prescription medication.
So let me think -- the best interest of your children is as follows:I am the first to agree it's a shame this can not be handled in a mature manner. However,rather than pass judgement the idea of this forum is to advise others who find themselves in difficult situations. Like many other fathers, we let these situations pass by thinking what IS in the best interest of the child and not drag them through this. All for what? A mother who sits at home on her rear and prefers to pop out children as a form of income.
An attorney will NOT hold her in contempt of court. An attorney will file a motion to show cause and the court will hold her in contempt of court IF you prove she did not follow the court order and did deny you visitation (and you just decided not to show up because you didn't want to deal with her).Oh I get, why didn't I think of that. Thank you for the great advise! I will obtain an attorney, who will hopefully hold her in contempt of the court order for the missed visitations as well as hopefully modify the child support amount due to my decrease in income. FYI...I am blessed with three daughters. This "donkey" is growing up! Thanks again.