Divorce Expense Clarification

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In Connecticut, divorce agreements usually specify the division of child medical expenses. Your husband is responsible for health insurance and 1/3 of unreimbursed medical expenses. The remaining 2/3, including co-pays, prescriptions, headgear, and braces, are likely shared between both parents. Activity costs are also shared. Consult a local attorney for precise understanding.

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I have a divorce and paperwork but need help to clarify who pays co-pays, prescriptions, headgear, braces
Hello ****, in most cases, the responsibility of these costs depends on the terms of your divorce agreement. However, typically:
- Co-pays and prescriptions: Usually divided based on the custody agreement
- Headgear/braces: Often considered medical expenses, usually shared
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I’m in CT
Hello ****, in Connecticut, the cost of child medical expenses like co-pays, prescriptions, headgear, and braces are typically shared by both parents. However, the exact division depends on your divorce agreement. It would be ideal to consult a local attorney for precise understanding.
Husband currently maintains the health insurance for the benefit of the minor children. He shall continue to provide this insurance until each each child reaches age *. The father shall also pay */* of all unreimbursed, medical and daycare expense of the minor children, the party shall be responsible for */* of reasonable activity cost for the minor minor children.
Based on your agreement:
- Your husband is responsible for health insurance and */* of unreimbursed medical expenses.
- The remaining */* of unreimbursed medical costs, which may include co-pays, prescriptions, headgear, braces, are likely shared between you two, unless specified otherwise.
- Both parties share activity costs for the children.
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That's correct, ****. For any further clarification, it's beneficial to consult with a local attorney. Remember, this is general advice based on the details you provided and might not cover all specifics of your situation.
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