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spousal

[spou-zuhl] / ˈspaʊ zəl /




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The family’s attempt to designate 36 grandchildren as beneficiaries was rejected due to issues with a spousal waiver.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Acting as Val’s agent under the power of attorney, he signed to change the beneficiaries to the grandchildren and waive Val’s spousal rights.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Will she be able to change her benefits to spousal once I file for my Social Security either at 62 or 65?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Heath Hirschi wanted out of paying $2,700 a month in spousal support payments after his ex married someone his legal team called a “well-known Hollywood actor.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

I long before the blissful hour arrives Would chant, in lonely peace, the spousal verse Of this great consummation.”

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 55, No. 344, June, 1844 by Various




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