Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

I was married to my husband for 36 years we divorced and then reunited. He passed away before we could remarry and the railroad said I am not entitled to his full pension because we did not legally remarry. I do not think that is fair


Asked on 12/02/09, 1:11 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
John Steele Steele Law Firm

It may not be fair, but its the way things are.

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Answered on 12/07/09, 10:11 am
Jonathan Shimberg Shimberg and Crohn, P.C.

It may not seem fair, but unless you were living in a state with common law marriages, as long as you did not remarry, it is the law.

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Answered on 12/07/09, 1:41 pm


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