Should an ex wife be mentioned in an obituary?
Should an ex wife be mentioned in an obituary?
Most obituaries include the deceased’s current spouse in the list of survivors, but don’t mention any ex-spouses, as they are not typically considered current family.
Do ex wives go to funerals?
To Go or Not Go to the Funeral If you have remained in contact with your ex’s family, and you are on good terms then, by all means, go. If you choose to go, remember this event isn’t about you. The purpose of the funeral service is to honor the deceased and help provide closure to those who are grieving.
Can your ex wife draw on your Social Security?
Benefits For Your Divorced Spouse If you are divorced, your ex-spouse can receive benefits based on your record (even if you have remarried) if: Your marriage lasted 10 years or longer. You are entitled to Social Security retirement or disability benefits.
Is a divorced spouse entitled to VA disability benefits?
No. Federal law – specifically, the Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act, found at 10 U.S.C. §1408 – exempts VA disability payments from division upon divorce. It is not an asset which can be divided at divorce as marital or community property.
