If Iam legally separated but my soon-to-be-ex is still on my health care, will I be held responsible for bills that she incurs?
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If Iam legally separated but my soon-to-be-ex is still on my health care, will I be held responsible for bills that she incurs?
We have been separated for 8 years now and I have been trying to finalize agreeably but it appears that this is impossible. If I file for finalization of divorce and she is still on my health care, will I be held responsible for any bills that she does not pay prior to the finalization of the divorce? Also, what options do I have if she refuses to sign because she does not want to lose health coverage? I would really like to get on with my life and re-marry.
Asked on March 4, 2011 under Family Law, Colorado
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
1) As long as she is married to you and on your health insurance, you will be responsible for her medical costs and bills; you should get this resolved as soon as possible.
2) No one can keep you from getting a divorce forever; you can bring a legal action and get the court to grant you one. You should retain a divorce or matrimoneal attorney immediately. You may have to file a court action, but you *can* get a divorce regardless of what your wife wants.
3) If health care is a sticking point, one option would be to offer to pay a certain additional amount of money each month--either indefinitely, or at least for a few years--to subsidize her health care.
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