If I am legally married, is my spouse partially responsible for my medical and mental care?

I am an amputee and just recently had my only leg reconstructed.....my husband refuses to divorce me, but will also not provide me with any funding for medicial care....is he legally obligated to do so?

you might need to see a lawyer for this one.

YES

Divorce only takes 1 person making the decision. SO whether or not he WANTS to is immaterial - you just do it.

And it sounds like you might have to take that step to take control of your health.

Get a new attorney!!!!

Why does he "refuse" to divorce you? I think if you serve him, he just doesn't have much choice.

Are you on Medicare/Medicaid or both?

Do you have your own insurance?

I would expect it depends on your State laws, but in the state where I live it is community property and that includes bills.

If you are still legally married, why aren't you covered under his medical insurance? I would be contacting a lawyer.

In most states assetts and debts are community property. You each own half of everything and each are responsible for the debts incurred. If you incur a medical debt he can be made to pay towards it. Ask a local legal help agency. As for making him fork out money to take you to a Doc or clinic? You probably can't force him to spend money he chooses not to. Sounds like a tough choice to make. You can always divorce him. You don't have to make him do it.

seriously? That's so depressing, I would think if he put you on his insurance then he'd have to! Good luck

YES... as long as you are married... he is responsible for 50% of all expenses... and if you consult a lawyer or Legal Aid Society in your town... to get legal advice... he may be responsible for all of your medical and health costs seeing that you are disabled. It would pay for you to check the Yellow Pages for Attorney... and look up the Legal Aid Society and call them... they will give you advice as to your next step... Good Luck!

If you are married I believe he is just as responsible for your debts as you are his. I would see a lawyer or check the Internet for more advice. I think there is a site called cafelaw where you can check.

Your husband is abusing you. This is called medical abuse. A quick way to get help is through adult protective services in your jurisdiction. Through services in your community geared toward spousal abuse, you might be able to obtain help with legal representation. If you want employment and need to have your medical care to pursue or keep employment, you might want to get services from your local vocational rehabilitation program. Good luck to you.