Section 7 Expenses ????

[Boomstrike]

I want to take the children on a family vacation with me and they need to receive their hep A/B vaccinations via TwinRx which protects them for life. Cost is about $350.00. Would this be considered section 7 expenses. The ex doesn't want to contribute as I am the one who initiated the vacation in the first place.

Thanks

 

[billm]

Okay, my opinion is this...

Section 7 expenses that are not required can be turned down - they are 'extraordinary'.

I don't view this as a necessary medical expense, as not going on the trip avoids the need.

So it is not a required expense, and as such, your ex can refuse it. I view it as part of the cost of the vacation.

Now, if subsequently the ex benefits from those vaccinations (she goes somewhere that Hep A/B is required), then she should reimburse you for the section 7 expense.

So I think your ex is right - it is part of the cost of the vacation that you are paying for and they should be forced to help pay for the vaccination.

 

[scarycheri]

Do either of you have medical benefits that cover this expense? Maybe you could work something out to split the difference if you have it. Also, there are travel medical clinics run by the health department in your area that offer these vacinations at a lower cost.

http://www.tbefacts.com/travel-clinics/ontario/index.html

 

[MommaMouse]

Okay, my opinion is this...

Section 7 expenses that are not required can be turned down - they are 'extraordinary'.

I don't view this as a necessary medical expense, as not going on the trip avoids the need.

So it is not a required expense, and as such, your ex can refuse it. I view it as part of the cost of the vacation.

Now, if subsequently the ex benefits from those vaccinations (she goes somewhere that Hep A/B is required), then she should reimburse you for the section 7 expense.

So I think your ex is right - it is part of the cost of the vacation that you are paying for and they should be forced to help pay for the vaccination.

Lots of section seven expenses are not considered necessary ie. high extra curricular activities or braces to straighten teeth, could be considered more cosmetic.

Section 7 is vauge, I would think she should pay half, these vacines are for the benifit of the children. Should they go on vacation without them they could get seriously ill.

That being said "making" her pay could land you back in court. Request ex cover half and keep records of what ex hasn't payed, then take ex to court when bill is big enough to warrent it.

 

[blinkandimgone]

If they were hundreds of dollars, I could see considering asking the other spouse to share the cost if it was something she agreed was needed at this point in time. Given that they aren't a lot for each and some of what you're asking her to pay for is offered free through the schools, I think you'd have a hard time getting the courts to rule in your favour simply because you want them done sooner.

It stands to reason that if you can afford a vacation and are planning to take one, these costs would be ones that you are take into considerations as well.

 

[standing on the sidelines]

Okay, my opinion is this...

Section 7 expenses that are not required can be turned down - they are 'extraordinary'.

I don't view this as a necessary medical expense, as not going on the trip avoids the need.

So it is not a required expense, and as such, your ex can refuse it. I view it as part of the cost of the vacation.

Now, if subsequently the ex benefits from those vaccinations (she goes somewhere that Hep A/B is required), then she should reimburse you for the section 7 expense.

So I think your ex is right - it is part of the cost of the vacation that you are paying for and they should be forced to help pay for the vaccination.

totally agree, its like the passport issue and the consent letter to travel. If the one parent wants to take the kids on vacation then they should be the ones to pay the costs associated with it.

 

[billm]

Okay, my opinion is this...

Section 7 expenses that are not required can be turned down - they are 'extraordinary'.

I don't view this as a necessary medical expense, as not going on the trip avoids the need.

So it is not a required expense, and as such, your ex can refuse it. I view it as part of the cost of the vacation.

Now, if subsequently the ex benefits from those vaccinations (she goes somewhere that Hep A/B is required), then she should reimburse you for the section 7 expense.

So I think your ex is right - it is part of the cost of the vacation that you are paying for and they should be forced to help pay for the vaccination.

Sorry, I meant "should NOT be forced to help pay for the vaccination"

 

[May_May]

I agree as well...if it does not benefit the other parent at all (such as them also taking kids on a similiar vacation where they will require these vaccinations) they should not have to pay.
You can always ask (I would not mind if my ex asked), but if I decline the expense it should be on the parent as part of the cost of the vacation.