Can I take my soon-to-be ex-wife off my health insurance before we are divorced?
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Can I take my soon-to-be ex-wife off my health insurance before we are divorced?
Asked on August 15, 2012 under Family Law, Utah
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M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
It depends on what your settlement agreement states. Many state that one spouse will keep the other spouse on the insurance until the divorce is final. Otherwise, there is no legal obligation to keep her on there but as a courtesy I would absolutely advise her of your intent. Good luck.
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