All these words are usually defined in the divorce decree, assuming there is a divorce involved and the words are used. Everything is usually particularly defined in that decree, including medical care for the child. Factors come into play when a child is involved. Check and see, in the divorce decree, if responsibilities are spelled out in the decree.
No, they are not
In Florida the estate will be responsible. The spouse indirectly will pay, as they cannot inherit until they are resolved.
The spouse is not directly responsible, unless they have co-signed for the services. The estate is responsible for settling all medical bills in Florida. So before the spouse can inherit anything, the estate has to pay the bills.
The estate is responsible for the medical debts. The exception would be if the children were the insurance holder or co-signed the medical agreement.
my mother in law died last year and her husband was responsible for her medical bills. Over $200,000.
No unless his name is on any debt or contract.
If court ordered, it does not matter the location of the child, but he should file an injunction. see link
yes, the wife has to deal with the bills
Technically the estate is responsible for all the debts of the deceased. The spouse, through the estate, has to pay off the debts.
The wife is not directly responsible unless she is on the contract. Florida courts could rule that the spouse benefited from the debts and could be held responsible. The estate has to pay the debts before she can inherit anything.
It depends upon how the court order is worded. If the non-custodial parent is responsible for health insurance for the child, then you would need to go back to court. If he is responsible for paying the medical bills, then you would send him the bills. In any case, he remains on the hook for the child's medical bills.
The Medical Unit is responsible for