If it were me, I would have gone to court for resolution of the out of state thing since she did it without sanction from the court. That being said, instead of moving to BFE to "help" my wife's family I would have been looking for a job close to my child. I cannot think of a single instance in which the death of a single family member would necessitate your moving to "help" the remaining whole family. Do you have to support them? Why don't you man up and help YOUR family, that being your son. Isn't he more important than some people that you probably never met or at best only knew slightly? Also, about the insurance. Are you sure that you have to have him on YOUR POLICY? Why not just pay (by check) the difference on that other policy? Then you fulfill your obligation the same as if you were paying on a private policy. Glad that you are not a dead beat, but if you were fully involved, you would be close to your kiddo. Children need more than a few phone calls and a visit once or twice a year. But then, you already know that, don't you?

So.. let them have insurance on him also. Thats just less you both have to pay for that insurance doesnt cover. Also, if she wants to be a b*tch about things, you can always get her for taking your child outta state to begin with. If she with holds your child from you, you have to file a motion to hold her in contemp of court. Shes ordered to let you see your son so, you make arrangements to pick him up and she can arrange to go get him when the visit is done. If she cant afford it, he stays with you, if you cant afford the trip, then he stays with mom….. I hate moms who do this crap!!!!

From the statement: "it would be in the child's best interest that the defendant pay child support as well as his proportionate share of all insured medical expenses incurred on behalf of the minor."
I'd say both parents are equally responsible for the coast.
Who supplys the actual coverage would depend on whose job has a better plan.

Put the kid first. Make she they don't pay for you and your spouses mistakes.
Good Luck

the mother should

i think plaintiff with the defendent helping with their share of the medical bills.

both of you should pay equally

Does you BF have insurance? Do you guys live together? If so, some insurance companies allow you to add a "domestic partner" without the need of being married. I do recomend you get at least some kind of insurance for peace of mind (and your baby's safety).

natural child birth is a good idea for price reasons… but the recovery can be hard… you could rip or tear, have a ton of blood loss. be in traumatic pain!!! i would just go and get cheap insurance!

Check with your county family services office. Most states will have a free insurance plan for pregnant women with low-income.

Are you referring to home birth or hospital birth. Most insurance will not cover home birth because they can be risky and complicated therefore discouraging people from having a child at home. If you are referring to natural child birth at a hospital, insurance that covers ob-gyn would cover child birth.

If you do not have insurance, and could not get it on your own, contact your state's WIC program (Women, Infant and Child). Its an excellent program that helps pregnant women and infants. There is an income ceiling so you have to make a certain amount to qualify.

Most private insurance (insurance not obtained through an employer) do not cover ob-gyn services (this also depends on state law).

In terms of getting health insurance, your only option as I see it is through your boyfriend's work (if your state has a domestic partnership law that does not require you to be married to be under his health insurance), or go for state-sponsored health insurance.