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The circumstances can vary greatly here. It will depend on what the conditions of alimony are, for one. If the ex-husband isn't required to keep the ex-wife as a beneficiary on a life insurance policy, and decides to remove the ex-wife, then the ex-wife will receive nothing.

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Q: Does the 1st wife receive full benefits from a life insurance policy even if they are divorced?
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