Am I legally obligated being separated to provide my ex wife with medical insurance?

Question Details: I am not legally separated my wife left me about 3 years now. Do I have to keep her on my medical insurance policy?

Asked 8/6/2009 under Divorce, Marriage, Alimony | 345 View(s) | More Legal Topics

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Elliot Green / Law Office of Elliot Green Answered 2 years ago | Contributor with 0 answers This attorney is licensed in New York

Yes. You need to keep her on even if you had a seperation agreament.

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Darren M. Shapiro, Esq. - New York Attorney in Good Standing - / Law Office of Darren M. Shapiro Answered 2 years ago | Contributor with 0 answers This attorney is licensed in New York

Whether you need to continue to keep your wife on your medical insurance depends on the facts of your case.  I am a New York matrimonial attorney.  Give me a call if you would like to discuss the matter.  It would be my pleasure to speak with you about the case.  Darren M. Shapiro, Esq. 631-882-3140

I doubt it.  But I would check with a local attorney to make sure, since I'm not a New York lawyer and the rules sometimes differ from one state to another;  often, detailed facts are needed for reliable advice.

I would suggest, though, that you give your wife some advance notice of this, so she can arrange for her own coverage.  It's almost always easier to deal with people when you don't make them angry first.

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