Legal Question in Family Law in California

When a petition for disolution of marriage is filed the spouses are prohibited from changing the beneficiary of an insurance policy, This includes removing a spouse from a medical insurance policy. The cost of paying the medical insurance is normally born the the policy holder. However, the court could alter that arrangement. After the divorce is final and the marriage no longer exists the non policy holder spouse is no longer eligible for coverage as a spouse. At that time the non policy holder spouse can either use COBRA coverage or seek another medical insurance coverage. You should consult with an attorney to fully review the facts of your case and your options.