Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Re: divorce

This falls under COBRA laws. COBRA gives you up to 18 months after the divorce to stay on the plan you were on through your employee/spouse. It "allows" you to stay on the plan. However, it does not force the employee/spouse to pay the premiums. That would indeed be the court's decision. The court can order your husband to pay the premium if that's appropriate. Also, because you are disabled, you might be entitled to alimony regardless of the length of the marriage. This alimony could include the insurance coverage you need. Of course, alimony also depends on the other spouse's ability to pay...

Re: divorce

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Under Federal Law, COBRA allows your ex husband (or yourself) to keep you on the insurance plan for up to 18 months after the divorce. It would be up to the court in the divorce to decide who should be responsible to pay for the insurance premiums.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.