Can stepparents provide insurance for stepchildren?

Question: I am the stepmom of two children. My insurance is cheaper and much better than the children’s father/my husband. He is ordered to provide health, dental, and vision insurance on the children. Can I carry the insurance on the children even though he is the one court ordered to …

Splitting health insurance expenses for dependents with an ex

Question: Per my divorce decree, I have to provide health insurance for my kids with expenses split in half with my ex. Recently my insurance plan changed to a $3,000 deductible and my employer started Health Savings Accounts for its employees and is matching my contributions for the first year. …

How to obtain health insurance coverage cost from spouse

Question: I need to obtain proof from my ex-spouse’s health insurance provider as to the cost charged for my daughter to be covered, since I am being expected to pay that portion of the premium. What is the procedure for legally obtaining the cost per person premium? Could I issue …

Are insurance payments considered separate property?

Question: I am going through a divorce and am receiving disability payments as a retired police officer. My wife thinks she can get half of my disability retirement benefits. Can my disability insurance be counted as income and subject to property distribution?

Does the amount of income tax exemptions affect child support?

Question: When figuring child support, I am asked to provide my income tax return. Does the amount of income tax exemptions have an effect on the child support calculation?

Who is responsible for the insurance co-pay on medical visits?

Question: My children are now covered by my health insurance after my ex-wife lost her insurance. Now that they are covered by my insurance, my ex is taking them to the doctor for anything and everything claiming that I am responsible for the co-pays. Are co-pays considered uncovered medical expenses, …

Should I take the kids and move out of the marital home?

Question: My wife and I are separated and I am contemplating some strategic divorce moves. I would like to move out of the marital home with the children, file for divorce, and give her 30 days notice that I will no longer pay her insurance or provide her with any …

How does a pregnancy complicate the divorce process?

Question: After marrying my wife a few months ago, I found out she is pregnant with another man’s child. I want a divorce and would like to know my responsibilities regarding medical bills for the birth of the child, possible child support, etc. Also, my mom owns the house we …

Status quo orders during the pendency of a divorce

Question: My wife has filed for divorce. Can I remove her as the beneficiary on my life insurance now? Can I also take money out of our bank account that I’m afraid she will spend?

Cordell & Cordell’s Scott Trout on divorce insurance

Divorce insurance has been all over the news recently with the launch of WedLock Divorce Insurance, a form of casualty insurance serving as your financial safety net if your marriage fails. Cordell & Cordell managing partner Scott Trout was interviewed by WOWT-TV, an NBC affiliate in Omaha, Neb., about the …