When two people get divorced, they are no longer considered spouses under the definition of the health insurance requirements.
There is something else called the divorce from bed and board which allows health insurance coverage to be extended to a spouse beyond the date of the judgement. It is the closest thing New Jersey has to a legal separation.
In most cases, people are required to obtain their own, individual health insurance after the divorce complaint is entered.
Please note that during the period that your divorce is pending, your spouse will still be required to continue your coverage until the day that you actually get divorced.
After a divorce, life continues to change. Career shifts, health issues, remarriage, and retirement, among other things, can all dramatically affect an individual’s financial situation. An alimony order that once made sense may become unfair or impossible to maintain. New Jersey allows a spousal support order to be modified under… Read More
When you consider property distribution during your divorce, you are likely focused on assets like your home, bank accounts, and vehicles. An often overlooked, but important consideration, is how your retirement accounts will be split. Your spouse may be awarded part of your retirement benefits during your divorce, depending on… Read More
Divorce is often a messy and contentious process. If you’re lucky, you and your spouse will be able to separate respectfully. However, not every divorce is amicable. If you find yourself trapped in constant disputes and volatile communications over finances, child custody, or even day-to-day conversations, you may be in… Read More
A divorce decree is the legal document that officially ends a marriage. It also provides guidance for how important issues will be handled once the couple is officially divorced. However, the terms created at the time of the divorce may not be relevant or fair in the future. Depending on… Read More
