Summary
Courts typically do not request information unless required for a legal proceeding. They rely on parties to report non-compliance with court orders and only intervene when a violation is reported. Generic court orders in divorce cases are in place to ensure fairness, protect rights, and provide a standard framework. If a spouse removes the other from insurance before divorce is finalized, it could be seen as a violation of the status quo order. Courts usually respect mutual agreements if theyre fair and reasonable. Any changes to the status quo or court orders should be approved by the court before implementation. Parties should inform the court about any changes to ensure compliance with the law. Non-disclosure can lead to legal consequences. Its advisable to inform the court about significant changes like health insurance during divorce proceedings to avoid potential legal issues.Full Conversation
If there is no reason to think anything is wrong, courts will not ask ****R for info right?
That's correct, ****. Courts typically do not request information from ****R unless there is a legal proceeding that requires it. Is there anything else I can assist you with?
Do courts have access to reports of if couples are following court orders after an agreement
Courts generally rely on parties to report non-compliance. Are you experiencing issues with compliance to a court order?
General rule:
- Courts don't monitor compliance, they rely on parties to report violations.
If a party lets the non compliance slide, the courts do not get involved?
That's correct. Courts typically only intervene when a violation of a court order is reported. Is there anything else I can assist you with?
Why are there generic court orders in place for divorce in ny
Generic court orders in divorce cases in NY are in place to:
- Ensure fairness and consistency
- Protect the rights of both parties
- Provide a standard framework for common issues like child custody, alimony, and property division.
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What happens if a spouse takes the other off insurance before a divorce is finalized
If a spouse removes the other from insurance before divorce is finalized, it could be seen as a violation of the status quo order.
General rule:
- Courts often require parties to maintain the status quo during divorce proceedings.
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What if the status quo is not what’s best for both parties and both parties agree
If both parties agree that the status quo isn't beneficial, they can propose an alternative arrangement to the court.
General rule:
- Courts usually respect mutual agreements if they're fair and reasonable.
Does the court have to approve it prior to it happening?
Yes, any changes to the status quo or court orders should be approved by the court before implementation.
General rule:
- Courts must approve any changes to ensure fairness and legality.
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If the court isn’t informed, and neither party brings it to courts attention, no one will get in trouble?
What is the change you're referring to?
General rule:
- Parties should inform the court about any changes to ensure compliance with the law. Non-disclosure can lead to legal consequences.
****ealth insurance changes. My husband is now eligible for his own insurance which he never was before…and him being removed from mine is the better opportunity for us both
What is the current status of your divorce proceedings?
General rule:
- It's advisable to inform the court about significant changes like health insurance during divorce proceedings to avoid potential legal issues.
Awaiting judgement
What is the nature of the judgement you are awaiting?
General rule:
- It's important to keep the court informed about significant changes, especially those related to financial matters and health insurance, during divorce proceedings.
Divorce
What is the current status of your health insurance coverage?
General rule:
- It's crucial to maintain health insurance coverage during divorce proceedings. Changes should be communicated to the court.
My employer provides me and spouse coverage.
What is the proposed change in your health insurance coverage?
General rule:
- Any changes to health insurance coverage during divorce proceedings should be communicated to the court to avoid potential legal issues.
For my spouse to get his own individual coverage and him to be removed from mine, to avoid penalty charges from my employer
What is the penalty for not informing the court about this change?
General rule:
- Not informing the court about significant changes can lead to legal consequences, including contempt of court.
Possible contempt or other legal consequences
What is the nature of the contempt or other legal consequences you are referring to?
General rule:
- Contempt of court can result in fines, imprisonment, or both.
- Other legal consequences may include adverse effects on the divorce proceedings.
I don’t know. But it is to my understanding that if the court is not informed, and both parties agree, it should not cause consequences??
What type of agreement do you and your spouse have regarding the health insurance change?
General rule:
- Even if both parties agree, it's best to inform the court about significant changes to avoid potential legal consequences.
What potential legal consequences do you mean?
The potential legal consequences could include being held in contempt of court, which may result in fines or even jail time.
General rule:
- Always inform the court about significant changes during legal proceedings.
What if it’s not significant and doesn’t affect the divorce decisions?
Even if it seems insignificant, it's best to inform the court. Transparency can prevent potential misunderstandings or legal issues.
General rule:
- Always keep the court informed about changes during legal proceedings.
Ok. But if it doesn’t affect things and we don’t tell the court, the only way to get in trouble is if one party tries to use it against the other??
What is the nature of the change you're referring to?
General rule:
- Any changes, even if agreed upon by both parties, should be reported to the court to ensure transparency and avoid potential legal issues.