The Effect of Divorce on Home Insurance Quotes

    CHICAGO, IL, October 09, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- After years of being married, it's tough to picture a happily-married couple ever splitting up. Unfortunately, the divorce rate in the country is at an all-time high.

"With more than 50 percent of marriages ending in divorce these days, it is imperative you know how to deal with certain aspects of your life following the event, especially your home owners insurance," the article, Home Owners Insurance and Divorce: An Unfortunate Combination, states. "A substantial life change such as divorce forces you to reassess your finances and your home owners insurance should be an integral part of that reassessment."

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The individual keeping the home following the divorce must complete several tasks. First and foremost, they must change the home owners insurance policy to their name. Then they must familiarize themselves with the policy. "You will also want to review your coverage to make sure your policy is up-to-date," the article reports. "Home insurance quotes comprise of either actual cash value or replacement cost coverage for your contents. The difference between the two is considerable, so be sure to familiarize yourself with each."

Keep in mind that paying a low deductible means a higher premium. Depending on the individual's situation following the divorce, each type of deductible may provide different benefits.

Regardless of who decides to keep the home after the divorce, it is imperative they follow the guidelines to ensure a convenient and stress-free process. Divorce can get a bit expensive, but that doesn't mean your home owners insurance policy has to as well.

Staff contribution: Rafael Onak

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