Securing health Insurance is often critical in an older divorce, and particularly so if you have preexisting health issues.  If your spouse has coverage through his or her employer, you will not be eligible to remain on his or her health insurance plan once a Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage is entered by the court.  Continuing coverage through COBRA Is an option, but such coverage may be too expensive for you, especially if you are paying monthly expenses from retirement income.  You need to know all your options and costs for health insurance coverage during the divorce negotiation process so your attorney can use this information for purposes of negotiation or presentation at trial.