Legal Question in Family Law in Vermont

spouseal rights

Husband and I separated 9-10 yrs. (not leaglly) Spouse lives in Vermont. I live in MA. We were married in VT. Spouse now in hospital and could pass away. I never received a peny in all this time(can't afford lawyer.) Spouse has aquired land and is selling it off. If spouse dies am I entitled to anything? Am not sure if spouse has even put my name on papers used for addmiting in hospital. No one on that end might know I exist due to spouse just not mentioning me


Asked on 10/26/07, 5:55 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

: spouseal rights

Yppu are married until the court enters a final order for divorce.

Technically, you can file for divorce in Massachusetts and get a court order barring the sale and disposition of any of his property.

If you have questions, contact me.

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Answered on 10/27/07, 1:15 pm

Re: spouseal rights

You are married until a court enters an order divorcing you. Accordingly you have a statutory right to a spouse's interest in his estate and benefits if any, commonly called dower interest. However, you will need a VT attorney to help you.

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Answered on 10/27/07, 3:48 pm


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