QUESTION
Do I have to continue paying for my ex-wife health coverage?
Asked on Mar 19th, 2014 on Litigation - California
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My divorce stipulates that I provide health coverage for my ex wife till remarriage or death. It has been 15 years since our divorce and I have since remarried and she has not. Do I have to continue indefinitely paying for her coverage or can I go to the court to have the decree amended?
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Criminal Defense Attorney serving Alhambra, CA
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Francis John Cowhig
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You can go to court and see if you can get the decree amended. Until then, you are required to provide health insurance coverage.
Answered on Mar 21st, 2014 at 8:26 AM
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You need to speak with an attorney ASAP, also to have a complete copy of the Final Judgment for review. Such a provision may be unlawful.
Answered on Mar 20th, 2014 at 12:13 PM
Thomas Edward Gates
Unless you have the decree amended, you must continue to pay for her insurance.
Answered on Mar 20th, 2014 at 10:37 AM
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Law Offices of Pius Joseph
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Depends if it states "her remarriage " In that case you have to pay.
Answered on Mar 20th, 2014 at 10:35 AM
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Austin Legal Services, PLC
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You cannot ask the court to amend the decree simply because you don't like the long-term result of it. Your obligation will only end if she remarries or she dies if that is what the divorce decree states.
Answered on Mar 20th, 2014 at 10:32 AM
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Sounds like you have to. However, you may want to consult directly with a family law attorney in your area. Be thankful its not alimony for life.
Answered on Mar 20th, 2014 at 10:21 AM
You bargained for this agreement at the time of your divorce. You can't back out now.
Answered on Mar 19th, 2014 at 7:51 PM