Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

exwife, life insurance and alimony

My husband of three years has paid into a life insurance policy via the requirements of his and his ex-wives divorce decree in Florida. He has been divorced or 11 years. (He now lives in Wa. state) Under the title alimony the life insurance was agreed upon. It was to insure that his son would be paid for in the event of his death - in case he could not pay child suppot. (He was active military for many years.) He son is now 20 and he would like to change the beneficiaries so his bills can be paid. Can he do this? Since her son has come of age she keeps requesting proof that the insurance policy is still in her name. She is also very ill and claims to want some form of proof to include his life insurance in her will. Is that even possible to name someone elses life insurance in another parties will?


Asked on 10/26/06, 2:27 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Marie-Anne Oatley

Re: exwife, life insurance and alimony

If the policy was required in order to insure that child support was covered in case something happened to you (as is usually the reason), then it is no longer required if the child is no longer a dependent and if there are no other agreement requiring you to continue coverage. Under these circumstances, you can cancel the policy or change the beneficiary if you wish.

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Answered on 10/26/06, 3:35 pm


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