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20 CFR 222.21: When marriage is terminated by final divorce.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 20—Employees' Benefits
- CHAPTER II—RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD
- SUBCHAPTER B—REGULATIONS UNDER THE RAILROAD RETIREMENT ACT
- PART 222—FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
- Subpart C—Relationship as Divorced Spouse, Surviving Divorced Spouse, or Remarried Widow(er)
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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