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I am seriousely considering a divorce with my wife. She has many health issues (cancer) and I carry her on my insurance from work. She was ill prior to us getting married and she works per diem as a tech at a hospital and has no insurance due to her part time status. We have only been married 2.75 years. If I decide to get divorced would I have to pay her alimony due to this fact? Thanks in advance!
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redflag
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I left out that her illness is NOT why I am considering the divorce. We have other issues.
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hanzblinx
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The short answer is yes. The courts see women the same way they see children. That is, they cannot be responsible for themselves financially. Heck, my ex was perfectly healthy and quite young (32), but the judge couldn't bring himself to believe that she could pay her own way in life.
So if healthy women get "free" money, imagine what sick women will get.
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finz
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I don't "know", but I think it would be important that she was sick before you got married. Was she part time before you got married ? What did she do for insurance before you married ? Not to be indelicate, but what's her prognosis ?
While a judge may be sympathetic because of her diagnosis, I think it works in your favor that she is still working and has not been declared totally disabled by Social Security. That and the short length of the marriage SHOULD work in your favor.
You could/should (in my opinion) ask your HR office if you can still carry her on your insurance for a time post divorce. I'd get that info, then decide if the answer is "Yes you can." you might consider paying that as a parting gift to her, asking her to pay you for the increased family premium, or offer to pay that instead of paying for another plan if you were ordered to by a judge.
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ssmom79
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If there are more than 20 employees she would be eligible for COBRA for up to 18 months post-divorce. She would be responsible for the premiums.
I would hope a judge would not award alimony after such a short period of marriage.
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