Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Alimony

I have been seperated for 2 years and have filed for a default divorce.

My spouse, who is currently on my employee medical insurance, requested that I continue to pay for his medical insurance on the response. My spouse also did not choose to wave the right to be present on the court date.

My employee insurance only permits spouses or children to be covered under my plan. Once I am divorced, I must notify the insurance and they will then terminate my spouse's converage and offer COBRA coverage (required by law). This insurance is very expensive since insurance companies can not underwrite for COBRA. I can't afford to pay for this, nor do I feel I should continue to. We've both moved on with our lives and I did pay for the coverage for as long as I could out of kindness.

Can I be required to pay for my spouse's medical coverage as part of my divorce agreement. We have no assets/children and my spouse has not contested on any other count.


Asked on 4/21/01, 9:43 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Melody Stickel-Martinez Melody Stickel-Martinez, Esq.

Re: Alimony

You would be required to pay for your spouse's insurance if the Judge ordered you to pay, you voluntarily pay or you and your spouse sign an agreement stating that you are going to pay for this insurance.

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Answered on 6/15/01, 4:08 pm


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