Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

Am i automatically divorced if

Am i automatically divorced if my husband dies?


Asked on 10/23/06, 9:00 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Am i automatically divorced if

No, you are widowed under this circumstance rather than divorced.

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Answered on 10/23/06, 2:14 pm
Fred Kaufman Fredrick S. Kaufman, Esquire

Re: Am i automatically divorced if

No you become single by virtue of being a widow. You would have to present the death certificate to obtain another marriage license.

Good luck

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Answered on 10/23/06, 7:31 pm
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Am i automatically divorced if

I might have added to my previous answer that one may not obtain a divorce from a dead person.

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Answered on 10/23/06, 11:34 pm


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