Is dental insurance required for child support?

Is dental insurance required for child support?

Support obligors are required to provide medical insurance coverage (health, dental, and vision) for their children if coverage is available to them at no cost or a reasonable cost. The cost for the children is the difference between self-only coverage and family coverage.

Does the non custodial parent?

A noncustodial parent is a parent who does not have physical custody of his or her minor child as the result of a court order. A custody determination may be made at the same time as an order for child support or a similar financial obligation for a parent, but is separate from a child support order.

What are the rights for non custodial parent?

Noncustodial parents do retain some rights, however, such as the following: Being able to access the child’s medical or school records; The right to pay child support payments (in accordance with both the child’s best interest and the parent’s income earnings in mind);

What age in Texas can a child refuse visitation?

When can my child decide which parent to live with? In Texas, a child’s decision cannot be the sole factor in determining which parent the child lives with. However, once the child reaches the age of 12, and upon motion, the court can consider the child’s wishes as to whom he/she wishes to live with.