Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

Re: husband desertion

If you are covered under your husband's policy, once the divorce is final you will no longer be eligible for such coverage, but will be entitled to purchase your own coverage through COBRA. The granting of a limited divorce does not dissolve the marriage, so you would still be eligible for coverage until you received an absolute divorce. If you are filing under desertion, after one year following his departure, you could obtain an absolute divorce, which could include a property settlement as well.

Re: husband desertion

You can file for limited divorce to get an order for temporary alimony (if eligible) and to address other issues such as custody, use and possession of the house and car etc. Since you are still married with a limited divorce, you should not be disqualified from continuing on his insurance although he might try to drop you. You would ultimately be eligible for COBRA. Often, continuation of benefits is among the issues we negotiate in a settlement agreement. If you need counsel, please let me know. Good luck!