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20 C.F.R. § 222.21

When marriage is terminated by final divorce

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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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Cited in 1 case (1 in the last 5 years), 2026–2026 · leading case: Mapes v. Mapes, No. 1 CA-CV 25-0275 FC (Ariz. Ct. App. Mar. 3, 2026).
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