If the amount cannot be agreed upon in a negotiations between the insuror and the beneficiaries then it usually winds up going to trial in civil court where the amount will be determined by a judge (in the case of a bench hearing) or by jury (in the case of a trial).
Your spouse may have rights if the children were legally adopted by her/him. Generally, if there was no legal adoption they wouldn't be entitled to any award or settlement. You should consult with an attorney.
if you have a civil wrongful death suit before you are married can your new spouse be held responsible
That would probably depend upon the laws of the state you are in.
In a divorce settlement, the division of separate property is determined by factors such as the laws of the state, the length of the marriage, contributions made by each spouse, and any prenuptial agreements in place.
The property settlement after a divorce in Kenya is determined to state, that a woman The law states that women are entitled a equal share of property if they can determine that they contributed to a share of the property doing the marriage.
Depends. In the few states which recognize gay marriage - where you are legally your deceased spouse's next-of-kin - yes. Elsewhere, you would have to be Executor of the deceased's estate to bring a wrongful death claim.
In Alabama, the parent would not be considered a wrongful death beneficiary of the adult child if there are no surviving spouse or children. In Nebraska, however, the parent could potentially be considered a wrongful death beneficiary if there are no surviving spouse or children. Each state has its own specific laws governing wrongful death claims.
Depends on the situation. Is there any adultry, abuse or have you moved out of the home or your spouse?
YES
Yes, a spouse may be entitled to a part of a personal injury settlement in a divorce. This depends on the laws in your state and how long you have been married.
No. Because it is the persons case based on their work history
It depends on the specific terms of the property settlement and any subsequent agreements or court orders. Generally, if the settlement specified that the divorced spouse relinquishes any claim to the ex-husband's property after his death, they would not be able to claim it. However, if the settlement did not address this issue or if there were changes made to the agreement afterwards, it is possible that the divorced spouse could still claim the property.