spousal

Example Sentences

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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

The man is considering retiring when he turns 62 or maybe 65, at which time he believes his wife would be better off receiving spousal Social Security benefits.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Great mockery, it appears to me; Poor image of the spousal bond Of Christ and Church, if loosed beyond This life!—’Gainst which, and much more yet, There’s not a single word to set.

From Victories of Love by Patmore, Coventry Kersey Dighton