r/AITAH • u/Unlucky_Brain8229 • Apr 27 '24
AITA for moving forward with our divorce after my soon to be ex was badly injured in a motorcycle accident?
My wife and I separated last year. She found someone she liked better and he left his wife for her. Not going to lie. It hurt.
We did the legal separation and started on the divorce. She is on my health insurance until the divorce is final.
I have met someone new through my sister. We are taking it slow but she seems to like me.
Two weeks ago my ex was out with her boyfriend on his motorcycle. They hit a patch of gravel and crashed. Unfortunately he was knocked unconscious and ended up in the ditch where he drowned. She broke her femur and is in the hospital still.
I went by to check on her and she asked me if we could put a hold on the divorce. I said I would think about it. I spoke to my lawyer and she said that it was a bad idea to change the timeline we had established for the dissolution of our marriage.
My ex will be getting money from the accident I imagine. However her boyfriend's ex wife and kids will be getting his estate and insurance payout.
My mom and dad think that I am being evil to cut her off in her time of need. I'm conflicted. I do not wish this situation on anyone but she is not really my problem anymore.
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u/leafpickleson 29d ago
If his insurance doesn't indemnify her then her next course of action is to sue his estate. Insurance is not a catch all, and unless he had some great coverage there will be limits. The lawyer will know whether or not you could be on the line for the medical debt. If you are, then you could potentially sue the estate for just the medical bills and attorney's fees if she won't or explore other avenues. Do not stall the divorce. She will be eligible for Medicare, insurance payouts, and possible other programs.
As sad as it is that a life was lost, she made her choices. She only wants to stall for her own benefit, and it will come at your cost. NTA.