As Mr. & Mrs. You may address the judge in person as judge or your honor as a courtesy. Just be careful not to mislead anyone into thinking he is a sitting judge.
You may always address the Jude as Judge for life as a courtesy, but the spouse never did or never will have an official title unless they acquire one on their own merit.
How to address an envelope to a Retired Army Col and his wife.
You can address a retired doctor and his wife as "Dr. and Mrs. (Last Name)" when speaking to them formally. If you are on more familiar terms, you could simply address them by their first names.
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You can address a retired state senator as "Senator [Last Name]" and his wife as "Mrs. [Last Name]" or "Senator [Last Name]." If they no longer hold their titles, you can address them by their first names in a formal setting.
To the wife only, just as Mrs. She has no title of her own.
Judge Greg Mathis is a retired Michigan 36th District Court judge. He has a syndicated televesion show called Judge Mathis. He lives in Michigan with his wife.
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When addressing a former judge and his wife, the proper way to do so is to address the judge with his former title, such as "Judge [Last Name]," and his wife as "Mrs. [Last Name]." This shows respect for the judge's former position while also acknowledging his wife in a formal manner. It is important to use the appropriate titles when addressing individuals to show courtesy and respect.
Use the term Honorable Judge on the envelope. For example Honorable Judge Smith and Mrs. Smith. On the invitation Judge Smith and Mrs. Smith would be fine.
Judge Greg Mathis resides in his hometown of Detroit, Michigan. He has a residence in Michigan as well as in Los Angeles, California.