You have mentioned two different situations. Apparently the wife inherited property then she transferred it to her and her husband's joint ownership. The property now belongs to her and her husband. It was no longer legally classified as her inheritance once she executed a deed making it joint property.
You have mentioned two different situations. Apparently the wife inherited property then she transferred it to her and her husband's joint ownership. The property now belongs to her and her husband. It was no longer legally classified as her inheritance once she executed a deed making it joint property.
You have mentioned two different situations. Apparently the wife inherited property then she transferred it to her and her husband's joint ownership. The property now belongs to her and her husband. It was no longer legally classified as her inheritance once she executed a deed making it joint property.
You have mentioned two different situations. Apparently the wife inherited property then she transferred it to her and her husband's joint ownership. The property now belongs to her and her husband. It was no longer legally classified as her inheritance once she executed a deed making it joint property.
No. In the US a husband has no rights in his wife's inheritance.No. In the US a husband has no rights in his wife's inheritance.No. In the US a husband has no rights in his wife's inheritance.No. In the US a husband has no rights in his wife's inheritance.
No. His wife has no rights to the inheritance.
An ex-husband has no legal rights in his ex-wife's income. All spousal rights end with the divorce unless covered by a court order.An ex-husband has no legal rights in his ex-wife's income. All spousal rights end with the divorce unless covered by a court order.An ex-husband has no legal rights in his ex-wife's income. All spousal rights end with the divorce unless covered by a court order.An ex-husband has no legal rights in his ex-wife's income. All spousal rights end with the divorce unless covered by a court order.
The rights your ex-husband will have once you divorce will all depend on what the judge rules. He could have joint custody or split custody.
She has the right to divorce him.
An estranged wife has a right to her deceased husbands estate if a divorce has not taken place, as she/he is deemed as next of kin, but very few ex partners would claim on the estate as it can become a legal minefield, if a divorce has been granted then she has no rights whatsoever on the estate.
my ex-husband and I were married 20 years. Can I draw from his VA disability?
No. You can only be legally married to one person at a time in the United States. In addition, your "husband" lied on his application for your marriage license or it wouldn't have been issued. He needs to obtain a divorce from his wife before he can marry you. Note that until he does she is his surviving spouse if he should die and she would be entitled to all the legal rights as his surviving spouse including but not limited to rights of inheritance, pension, social security, insurance, etc.No. You can only be legally married to one person at a time in the United States. In addition, your "husband" lied on his application for your marriage license or it wouldn't have been issued. He needs to obtain a divorce from his wife before he can marry you. Note that until he does she is his surviving spouse if he should die and she would be entitled to all the legal rights as his surviving spouse including but not limited to rights of inheritance, pension, social security, insurance, etc.No. You can only be legally married to one person at a time in the United States. In addition, your "husband" lied on his application for your marriage license or it wouldn't have been issued. He needs to obtain a divorce from his wife before he can marry you. Note that until he does she is his surviving spouse if he should die and she would be entitled to all the legal rights as his surviving spouse including but not limited to rights of inheritance, pension, social security, insurance, etc.No. You can only be legally married to one person at a time in the United States. In addition, your "husband" lied on his application for your marriage license or it wouldn't have been issued. He needs to obtain a divorce from his wife before he can marry you. Note that until he does she is his surviving spouse if he should die and she would be entitled to all the legal rights as his surviving spouse including but not limited to rights of inheritance, pension, social security, insurance, etc.
Divorce laws are established by the state. You should contact an attorney in your area.
If your husband is deceased then you are considered a widow. Therefore, you don't need to divorce him anymore. If you plan to remarry then go right ahead. On your document you need to put in that you are widow.
As long as there was no divorce an "estranged" wife would be the surviving spouse. The surviving spouse has the right to all the decedent's property in some states, and the right to a portion in others. You can check your state laws of intestacy at the related question link provided below.
In general, a divorced woman may have limited rights to claim against her deceased ex-husband's estate, especially if he remarried and established a new family. Typically, divorce finalizes any claims to spousal support, property, or inheritance rights. However, specific laws can vary by jurisdiction, and factors such as any divorce agreements, alimony, or children from the marriage may influence her rights. It’s advisable for her to consult with a legal expert in estate or family law to understand her specific situation.