Whether you consider yourself married as a widow, widower, or widowed spouse is a matter of personal preference. Legally you are no longer married after the death of your spouse. A person whos lost their spouse may have made a vow to stay “married” for the rest of their life even after their spouse dies.

Does widowed mean single?

Adj. unmarried, single - not married or related to the unmarried state; unmarried men and women; unmarried life; sex and the single girl; single parenthood; are you married or single?

What happens if spouse dies while separated?

If you die without a will, Californias intestacy law dictates how your estate must be distributed. But if you are legally separated when you die, then your spouse does not inherit.

What happens if my husband or wife dies during my divorce?

But what else changes when a spouse dies during divorce? Since the divorce action becomes null and void, there is no division of marital assets and property. The surviving spouse is entitled to all marital assets and property unless stated otherwise in a prenuptial agreement or in the deceased spouses will.

What does the Bible say about widows remarrying?

If a persons spouse dies, the widow / widower is absolutely free to remarry. The apostle Paul allowed widows to remarry in 1 Corinthians 7:8-9 and encouraged younger widows to remarry in 1 Timothy 5:14. Remarriage after the death of a spouse is absolutely allowed by God.