Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

Re: Is life insurance mandatory for adult children?

Life insurance is required to protect unemancipated children and former spouses who were granted permanent alimony. To be on the safe side a motion should be filed with the court for permission to cancel insurance coverage. 800 273 7933.

Re: Is life insurance mandatory for adult children?

The answer really depends upon the language in your Agreement. However, I know of no provision in the law which requires a parent to provide life insurance for the benefit of an emancipated child. If you would like to further discuss this issue, please feel free to contact my secretary, Debbie, at 856-795-6700 to schedule a consultation.

Re: Is life insurance mandatory for adult children?

The easiest thing to do is to contact your former spouse to find out if there might be a consent given to the discontinuation of one or more of the coverages. Otherwise, a motion should be filed. Typically, your divorce or the agreement attached to it would specify the conditions for emancipation. The need to provide coverage usually ends with the attainment of one of the emancipation conditions or events.

Re: Is life insurance mandatory for adult children?

Without reading your agreement, it is impossible to give a definate answer. However, from the limited facts presented, it appears you could reduce the amount. This has to be done with a motion and court order or you could be help in contemp of court. If you have any questions please feel free to cal 856-489-8888.