My husband has recently decided he wants a divorce. To make a long story short, he has come out of the closet after almost 23 years of marriage. Here's my dilema. My health insurance is through his employer. I have a pre-existing heart condition that, I just recently found out, makes me universally denied health coverage. Because of some law that was passed, I am eligible for the Missouri Hight Risk pool. It costs from $600 to $800 per month for coverage and the pre-existing condition is only marginally covered. It's totally unaffordable for my $8.75 an hour receptionist job. I asked my husband if he'd consider a legal separation instead of a divorce so I can keep the insurance. He said NO and that no judge will make him pay for my health insurance. I developed the heart condition when I gave birth to his daugher 16 years ago. I had post partum cardio myopathy. I now have a weakened heart muscle. I'm 52 years old. Does anyone know if I refuse to agree to a divorce, could a judge force him to do a legal separation? I'm so confused and don't know what to do. I can't even sleep at night worried about not having health insurance. I'm taking 5 different medications too. Any adviceWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?