spouse
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North Carolina, where the Ammels lived, is one of just a handful of states with a “homewrecker law” that allows a jilted spouse to sue a third party for damages for a marital breakup.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
And if your spouse needs cancer treatment in another city, you might want to relax your boundaries and accept a gift of financial help gratefully.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
There are also support groups that can help you and your spouse, such as the Alzheimer’s Association.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
A marital or “A” trust is an irrevocable trust that gives the surviving spouse complete control over the assets.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026
“He only applied for a spouse because he wanted a dwelling,” he said.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
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