They just had their dissolution of marriage court appearance on 6-14-07 and a final signing of any settlement scheduled for the 6-25. He died on 6-19-07. A copy of the dissolution of marriage was signed by a magistrate on 6-18-07 but neither party signed the dissolution of marriage.
2007-06-28 05:50:53 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
are his 2 kids your gf kids cause that would make her their mother and next of kin
otherwise where is their bio mother..?
and I would say older siblings or grand parents
not their ex-step mother
is your gf their stepmother?she probably has legal status attached to them yeah?
2007-06-28 06:19:02 · answer #1 · answered by camero 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am not a lawyer, however since he died prior to the final signing on 6/25/07 they were still married at the time of his death.
She is the next of kin and responsible for his burial. His wife is elegible for any benefits, social security for her and the kids until they are 18.
Good luck and she should contact an attorney.
2007-06-28 09:21:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I am understanding this correctly, they would still be considered married. Thus making the (soon to be) ex wife the next of kin. Tell your girlfriend to contact her attorney to actually find out for sure. If in fact the marriage is considered dissolved then there is no doubt that the children are the next of kin. Just my opinion.
2007-06-28 06:05:41 · answer #3 · answered by pappysgotitgoinon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your husband dies 7 months ago and you're ready for another man??? If you feel ready to move on, it's not up to your children. Many women remarry with minor children, but I think a lot wait until the kids are moved out at least. If it's only been 7 months or even a year a 7 months, I would personally not do that to my children who just lost their father. Once they are 18, they can stay or go if they please.
2016-05-21 23:22:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically if he died during the process of the dissolution, it doesn't matter. She is now a widow. The next of kin for his children would be their biological mother or biological grandparents.
2007-06-28 06:10:53 · answer #5 · answered by stacilynn26 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In this case it depends on what state they lived in since all states have somewhat different 'intestate' laws. For instance in the state of MD 1/2 automatically goes to the wife and the other half is equally divided among the siblings.
2007-06-28 06:04:24 · answer #6 · answered by jackoffjackjr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where's the mother? If it's your girlfriend than she is the next of kin...if the mother is not around than his parents could be awarded custody...if there is nothing specified in the will I believe the children would placed in foster care until a relative can be located....
2007-06-28 06:03:27 · answer #7 · answered by juda75 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Then they are still legally married and she is the next of kin. The divorce is only legal if both parties sign it. This is true in the United States.
2007-06-28 05:55:27 · answer #8 · answered by kitcat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she is not the bio parent then the state will step in and look for a family member who will take the girls. If there are no relatives she can apply for custody as a foster parent.
2007-06-28 05:57:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The children are the next of kin.
2007-06-28 08:58:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋