The Role Counselors And Therapists Can Play In Divorce

Divorce is probably the most emotional thing a family will ever go through. Children, even ones that are well-adjusted, often need someone to talk to besides their parents about the situation. One of the best things you can do for your kids in divorce is to find a qualified counselor …

How Does Custody Affect Who Can Claim Child On Taxes?

Question: My ex-wife and I have been separated for five years and have shared custody of our child. I have always allowed her to claim our daughter on her taxes because it would benefit her more. Last year, I switched health insurance in order to cover myself and my child. …

Do You Have To Pay Maintenance During Separation?

Question: My wife wants to separate, but doesn’t want to divorce so she can still receive my benefits. Do I owe her any maintenance or alimony while we are separated or do I only have to pay that if we get divorced?

Courts Assigning Child Support Against Divorced Couple’s Wishes

Question: My spouse and I have joint custody of our two sons. We have agreed to split any medical expenses and child care 50/50 and that they will remain on my health insurance plan. When I was served with papers, it stated that I should pay $264.49 in child support. …

Ex Blocking Medical Records from Others on Insurance Plan

Question: My husband carries insurance for his kids with his ex-wife, for myself and for my kids. His ex-wife has blocked us from access to all medical records, including the records of my children from a previous relationship. How is that legal? What can we do to get access to …

Do I Pay Medical Costs If Doctor Is Not on Our Medical Plan?

Question: I provide insurance to my son and ex. However, my ex refuses to use the doctors covered on my health insurance plan. Instead, she goes to doctors that the insurance will not cover. I have decent insurance, and there are many doctors in the plan who practice in close …

Are Braces Considered a Necessary Medical Expense?

Question: My ex-wife has told me I owe half for braces for our child. She never discussed this with me and our divorce papers state any expenses not covered by “medical” are to be split 50/50. My question is, are braces cosmetic or medical?

DadsDivorce Live: The Impact of the Affordable Care Act on Divorced Men

DadsDivorce.com editor Matt Allen interviews Elizabeth O’Brien, a writer for financial information website MarketWatch.com, about the impact of the Affordable Health Care on those recently divorced. Topics covered include how the Affordable Health Care Act changes the problem recently divorced spouses have often had finding health care coverage immediately following …

Who Is Responsible For Paying Uninsured Medical Expenses?

Question: My wife and I are in the midst of a divorce, and due to a recent injury she is scheduled for surgery. She is still covered under my insurance, but who is responsible for paying the expenses insurance does not cover?