Can my ex-husband hold a life insurance policy on me without my knowledge?
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Can my ex-husband hold a life insurance policy on me without my knowledge?
Asked on August 22, 2012 under Family Law, New Jersey
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Not if you are divorced. Under the law he does not have what is referred to as an "insurable interest" which is a right to hold the policy on the life of another. Marriage gave him that right. Divorce took it away. The policy would either be considered void or default to your estate. Good luck.
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