Family
Feb. 7, 2025
What to know about children's health insurance during a divorce
In California divorces involving minor children, courts require parents to address health insurance coverage, ensuring continuity of care through employer-sponsored plans, COBRA, Covered California, or Medi-Cal, while also establishing cost-sharing arrangements and procedures for medical expenses.
Emily Faye Robinson
Attorney and Mediator
Family Law
Emily graduated from UC Hastings College of the Law and is a certified mediator. Prior to that, Emily attended UC Santa Barbara where she graduated with a B.A. in Psychology and a B.A. in Communication. She is appointed by the Los Angeles Superior Court to represent children in contested custody cases as minor's counsel.
When parents divorce in California, ensuring continuous health insurance coverage for their children becomes a critical consideration that must be addressed in the divorce settlement. California law places significant emphasis on protecting children's well-being during and after divorce, and this includes maintaining their healthcare coverage. Here's what parents need to know about handling children's health insurance during and after a divorce in California.
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