Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

Re: Healthcare insurance

When you file a divorce you have to file an affidavit of insurance. Under New Jersey Court Rule 5:4-2(f).....Insurance coverage identified in the affidavit shall be maintained pending further order of the court. So, you have to maintain the insurance until the divorce is final. Once the divorce is final, upon proper notice to your spouse, you can stop the insurance. However, you might have to offer some sort of continuation coverage at her cost. I would check with your current attorney and/or the human resources of your company. Good luck.

Re: Healthcare insurance

You should ask your divorce attorney to answer this question. If you do not have a divorce attorney, then hire one immediately. There is a great deal of money at risk. Please understand that the rules and laws concerning divorce are complex, and what you do not know will hurt you.

There is no single answer to your question. You may be able to make an agreement with your spouse settling the issues, but you have to be careful and have expert advice when you do that; that agreement could state when you can cut off health insurance. Please do not take any action without an attorney's advice.

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