What is a spouse?
I just completed VA FORM 21-4170 (JUL 2011 version) STATEMENT OF MARITAL RELATIONSHIP.All the questions are about "living together as husband and wife" but no question about a marriage date. Other...
View ArticleRe: What is a spouse?
The information being requested by that form is the information needed to determine if a valid common law marriage exists. For VA purposes 38 CFR 3.50 says; (a) Spouse. “Spouse” means a person of the...
View ArticleRe: What is a spouse?
Thank you again, Cruiser.Apparently we are legal under Executive Order No. 209 (the 1987 Philippine "Family Code") recognizing common law live-in partnerships. We pass the test on the main point of...
View ArticleRe: What is a spouse?
If you meet the requirement of a "common law marriage" where you live, then you have a "spouse". If you don't, then you do not have a spouse. BUT, why take a chance? Get married and then there can be...
View ArticleRe: What is a spouse?
The lady is not your spouse for VA purposes until VA says she is. "For VA purposes" includes additional comp for dependents and DIC upon your death. From what you posted your marriage will likely be...
View ArticleRe: What is a spouse?
Proinsias wrote: Does this mean I will receive a letter from the VA designating her as my spouse?Yes, you will receive a letter informing you of VA's decision. The normal procedure in a case like...
View Article