What are the benefits and the drawbacks of a divorce from bed and board?
The benefits of having a divorce from bed and board are that the surviving spouse still retains inheritance rights. A spouse can still receive health insurance benefits from the other spouse because there is not a complete divorce. In my experience, retaining the health benefits are the primary reason why a couple may choose to pursue a divorce from bed and board. In many cases, it is impossible for a divorced wife to obtain affordable health insurance benefits after a divorce. Therefore, if a wife has a health condition, then it is imperative that she is able to maintain adequate health insurance. In my experience, if there is a long term marriage, then a divorce from bed and board can enable a wife to retain her health insurance, and assist her to avoid paying oppressive Cobra payments, or trying to purchase an exorbitantly priced health insurance policy. A spouse will also be able to retain pension benefits if there is a divorce from bed and board. Another benefit is that the family
