§ 222.21. When marriage is terminated by final divorce.
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/us/cfr/t20/s§ 222.21·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
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.