Wisconsin § 851.30 - Surviving spouse.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 851.30 — Surviving spouse., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 851.30. Surviving spouse.
851.30(1) (1) Subject to sub. (2) , “surviving spouse” means a person who was married to the decedent at the time of the decedent’s death. 851.30(2) (2) “Surviving spouse” does not include any of the following: 851.30(2)(a) (a) An individual who obtains or consents to a final decree or judgment of divorce from the decedent or an annulment of their marriage, if the decree or judgment is not recognized as valid in this state, unless they subsequently participate in a marriage ceremony purporting to marry each other or they subsequently hold themselves out as husband and wife. 851.30(2)(b) (b) An individual who, following an invalid decree or judgment of divorce or annulment obtained by the decedent, participates in a marriage ceremony with a 3rd individual. 851.30(2)(c) (c) An individual who was party to a valid proceeding concluded by an order purporting to terminate all property rights based on the marriage. 851.30 History History: 1997 a. 188 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 851.30
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 851.30 cover?
Section 851.30 ("Surviving spouse.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Wisconsin § 851.30?
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