Post divorce health insurance

In our divorce agreement, hubby agreed to pay health insurance on kids until they are grown and working on their own providing their own coverage. He got notice his insurance will be doubled for next year and has asked me to carry youngest kid on my plan which would be a huge savings. He has agreed to pay me the premiums. Do I need a lawyer to get that in writing or is that something we can do on our own with him signing paper he will do this and insist on direct deposit into my account?

If the requirements for insurance coverage are in a separation agreement (vs. a court order), then you can make this change on your own if you prefer, as long as the separation agreement allows for amendments (most do). In a new document you would need to clearly state which provision you are amending and what the new requirements are. It’s a good idea to be specific when writing out the new terms so that there is no confusion or misinterpretation later. You and your ex-husband will need to both sign the new document and have each of your signatures notarized.


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