I guess it would depend on the state. IME, if you can't get an agreement, then it goes to trial and that's where the big money is spent. And you never know what a judge will do, so better to make an agreement. JD attorney should have fast tracked this case as much as possible and forgot about things like health insurance. Focus on the kids and just get it done. But 2 years of court time...the gift that keeps on giving for a lawyer.
The health insurance is a moot point.
JD's attorney used That as an example, to show the court that FD did not care about the children and Ultimately showed the court that FD did not care about any Court Order either.
He told the judge that JD should 'Pay Out of Pocket' in regards to the children's appointments.
It was noted in a previous thread that in the State of Connecticut, Existing (prior to filing for divorce) health care coverage must remain intact through the completion of the divorce.
FD paid for the Health Insurance prior to the divorce filing.
It is not up to either party, nor up to the judge on who provides the insurance.
It is up to the judge to Enforce the Insurance Mandate but, he is unable to eliminate the mandate before the divorce is final.
FD thought he was above being told what to do by the Court and by Law.
I do not see in the available court documents where JD's attorney requested that the insurance be reinstated, but I could be wrong.
Either way, it was not about the actual insurance.
Instead, it was about FD's disregard of the Court, Judge, Laws, and His Children, just to 'stick it' to JD.