Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 2024) |
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) |
§ 222.21 - When marriage is terminated by final divorce.
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§ 222.21 When marriage is terminated by final divorce.
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.