Can you make a financial claim after divorce?

Even once you have the final order of the divorce – the Decree Absolute – it is still open for either of you to make a financial claim upon the other despite any informal agreement reached between you both, no matter how many years may have passed since your divorce (except where you have re-married, which limits the …

Are you a widow if your divorced husband dies?

If her ex-husband is deceased, essentially the same eligibility rules would apply, except that she could get benefits as early as 60. By the way, you are right when you said that a woman whose ex-husband dies is technically not his widow. So I just call a woman whose ex-husband has died a “divorced widow.”

Do you feel left out when it comes to your grandchildren?

You gotta move on. At some point, when it comes to your grandkids, you’re gonna feel left out, guilty, confused, frustrated, or worse. Your son and DIL might not invite you for Thanksgiving. Your grandson might disrespect you. Your granddaughter might forget your birthday! (Oy. That kid.)

What do you say to your grandson on his birthday?

Happy birthday, grandson! #12 Happy birthday to my amazing grandson. Simply put, you’re the coolest kid on the block. I hope today is AWESOME. #13 Wishing my grandson a super fun birthday filled with all of your favorite things. Have lots of fun and eat lots of cake.

What are the rules for sharing a grandchild with others?

Rule #5: Share the grandkids with others. When a grandchild is born, you want that baby all to yourself, and probably always will. But there are other grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and more to think about. Sharing can be hard.

How can I stay in touch with my grandchild?

Either way, the onus is on you to stay in touch. “The ticket to keeping ties with your grandchild strong is maintaining open lines of communication,” says writer Jodi M. Webb. To do that, you need to reach out to kids in ways they’ll respond to.