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Code of Federal Regulations Title 20. Employees' Benefits § 20.222.21 When marriage is terminated by final divorce

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

A final divorce, often referred to as an absolute divorce, completely dissolves the marriage relationship and restores the parties to the status of single persons. A legal separation, qualified or preliminary divorce, divorce from bed and board, interlocutory decree of divorce, or similar court order is not considered a final divorce for family relationship and benefit entitlement purposes.

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