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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

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

Remember that spousal benefits can be as much as 50% of the other spouse’s primary insurance amount, which is what he or she would receive at FRA.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Love that has ne’er forgiven Is virgin and untender; spousal passion Becomes acquainted with life’s vilest things, Transmutes them, and exalts. 

From Reviews by Wilde, Oscar




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