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Hi, Will try to get to the heart of my current problem.  I am a very dedicated father and my girls mean everything to me. My Exwife has custody of our 2 girls.  The court ordered her to provide the medical insurance for them, which she has done for the past 10 yrs of our divorce. I remarried 1.5 yrs ago and my Ex has tried driving a wedge between my new wife and I by badmouthing me to our girls every step of the way. (For the record, the Ex had multiple affairs which led to our divorce, so I do NOT understand the badmouthing at all, but I think it is totally wrong to manipulate children in any way.  She actually told them that since I met my new wife, my children no longer mean as much to me!)  The children are having some difficulty adjusting to my new wife and the whole blended family situation.  My wife and I want to help my children by taking them to family counseling.  The EX is refusing to give me the insurance information needed to schedule an appt. She says this is not HER problem, and since SHE pays for the insurance, she will deny it being used.  To me, it seems cut and dried that she is refusing medical attention that her children need and that is illegal.  By law, isn't she REQUIRED to keep me informed of current insurance information for the girls?  If they were to fall down and break an arm while at my house, I am sure she would not deny them medical attention.  Mental health issues should be no different.  I have told her I will pay the copay and any other balances unpaid by insurance, but that is not acceptable to her.  This is all a control issue to her and is so unjustified.  I have never denied my girls anything and have always paid child support and more. Any input is appreciated.