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Q: Is it legal to claim a spouse on income tax when you been separated for 16 years?
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Can a spouse that is divorced claim any of the ex spouse's asset after their death if neither never married again?

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Can you get married while you're separated?

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Why is a new spouse's income not included in figuring child support payments of the obligor?

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Can you earn interest by investing on name of spouse in bank fd?

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If a husband and wife are separated for nine years with no legal agreement can she still use his medical coverages?

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In TN If a will leaves property to adult children can they kick surviving spouse out if it is there primary home?

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What if your spouse won't divorce after being separated for twelve years?

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