Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

It works by your going to court and seeking separate maintenance pending a divorce, when you can start to unravel your obligations. Because yes, Illinois law does make BOTH marital partners liable for family necessities, and that includes basic health care. Now, what you MIGHT be able to do with him is tell him you are going to file and he will need to apply to go on his work's policy or get his own policy because the customary ramp up period is 30 days AND he most likely will NOT be able to apply simply because you live apart -- there has to be a life changing event such as a filing. Otherwise you're risking his coverage and your wallet.

Time to talk to a divorce attorney about handling things properly and in an orderly fashion so that as you say, YOU don't wind up hurting yourself.

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