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My husband's ex is not paying her part of their kids medical bills as agreed upon in their divorce. How do we get her to pay?

I agree with Attorney Sarno. I would add that many courts have a policy on how far back they will go on unpaid medicals. To protect yourself, I would suggest that you always ensure that Mom promptly receives copies of the bills and any insurance reimbursement forms. It is best to send a copies both by certified mail and regular mail (in case the the certified is unclaimed) so that you can prove that she knew of the bills and refused to pay her share in a timely manner.

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My husband's ex is not paying her part of their kids medical bills as agreed upon in their divorce. How do we get her to pay?

I agree with Attorney Sarno. I would add that many courts have a policy on how far back they will go on unpaid medicals. To protect yourself, I would suggest that you always ensure that Mom promptly receives copies of the bills and any insurance reimbursement forms. It is best to send a copies both by certified mail and regular mail (in case the the certified is unclaimed) so that you can prove that she knew of the bills and refused to pay her share in a timely manner.

Am I able to modify my spousal support now that I have unsurmountable medical bills and have had to assume all marital debts?

The first question to be answered is whether your divorce decree (or the separation agreement incorporated into the Decree) reserved jurisdiction for the court to modify your spousal support. If there is a reservation of jurisdiction, and the change of circumstances is financially significant and not anticipated at the time the court ordered (or you agreed to) the spousal support, you may be entitled to a modification of your support obligation. You should consult with an experienced Family...