Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
widow benefits of deceased divorced spouse
I was divorced 2 months and 1 week before I was married 10 yrs. My ex-spouse is now deceased. My lawyer did not tell me about the 10 yr rule and I was encouraged to settle in mediation too soon. Anything that I can do to receive benefits?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: widow benefits of deceased divorced spouse
While you may have been "encourage", the decision to settle was yours. There may be some indication that the decision to divorce was more important to you than the 10 year rule.
Re: widow benefits of deceased divorced spouse
I honestly do not know of an attorney who advises people in a divorce, based upon the possibility of untimely death. Whether or not you have options would depend upon whether your decree was signed in the last 30 days.
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