By Dave Hoffman Divorce is catastrophic: it increases the rates of suicide and heart disease; can decrease overall well-being for both parents and children; and it significantly hurts the financial position of the parties, especially women. But unlike almost all other catastrophic risks that we face, the costs of divorce can not be fully insured. Because of statutory requirements that limit insurance... 

By Timothy F. Kirn December 11, 2009 A professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago says it would be feasible for insurance companies to offer divorce insurance. J. Christopher Westland, a professor of information and decision sciences, says he began sketching out the actuarial tables for such insurance as an exercise, prompted initially by watching a friend go through a messy divorce and its... 

By Michele Sacks Lowenstein Your health is the most important asset you have, and health insurance coverage is a close second. If your health insurance is through your spouse’s employer, once the divorce is final you will need to obtain health insurance for yourself. It is very important that there is no gap in coverage, so you must deal with the issue early in divorce negotiations. COBRA... 

By Combined Insurance and The ACE Group of Companies A lot changes in the event of a divorce, especially finances. Being the “sole proprietor” of the household brings with it the huge responsibility of providing for your children. However, you are not alone. According to the 2006 U.S. Census, there are approximately 14 million single parents in the United States today, and those parents... 

Divorce is a hard time for everyone involved. It may be easy to forget some important things when you start to discuss the sour subject of settlement with your soon-to-be-ex. One of the things you don’t want to forget is life insurance is your remaining family who will be with you after your divorce: Your children. Why you need to decide for divorce life insurance Children. When you were married... 

We understand that the process of going through a divorce is a difficult time for everyone, especially if children are involved. Because divorce settlement negotiations can be difficult, it’s important that you are prepared to handle the possible life insurance questions that may arise during this process. Who owns the life insurance policy? One of the most important factors regarding your life... 

Divorce Which insurance products should I consider if getting a divorce? Going through a divorce can be stressful and disruptive. Make sure you take the time to ensure that you and your loved ones are protected by reviewing your current insurance coverages, and how they’ll change after the divorce. Auto insurance changes Car insurance is required to be purchased by the owner of a car—and ownership...