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spousal

[spou-zuhl] / ˈspaʊ zəl /




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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

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

Jimenez opened a family law practice in Palmdale more than two decades ago, handling divorce, custody, spousal and child support, workers’ compensation, personal injury and other civil matters.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

However, if she chooses not to do that, be aware that she may still see a reduction in her spousal benefit.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

This knoweth he,   Who placed upon my hand the spousal ring.

From Stories from the Italian Poets: with Lives of the Writers, Volume 1 by Dante Alighieri




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