Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania

A man died leaving a ex wife and a present wife. The ex wife is receiving all the benefits(social security and pension. ) leaving the the actual wife in poverty. Actual wife an immigrant with no skill no English , unable to find work. Is there any way around this situation? is it fair to the actual widow


Asked on 11/27/16, 1:35 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Davidson Law Office of John A. Davidson

No there is a court order in place giving the first wife those benefits, Absent fraud, duress or the like that order stands. Yes it is fair she knew or should have known what was her husband's financial status and obligations were. Further, I notice you didn't mention the relative length of the marriages were.

{John}

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Answered on 11/28/16, 6:27 am


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