Q: My husband and I have been separated for almost 30 yrs. we did not have a legal separwould we still have to divorice
we have no property and our children have passed away
A:
Well, it depends on what you want to accomplish. If you are happy with the way things are, then no, you don't need a divorce. If either of you wishes to remarry, then yes, a divorce would be required.
Also, understand that if one of you were to get sick, the other would be in charge of any medical decisions; and if one of you were to die, then the other would be the inheritor of the deceased's estate. Marital status could also affect any state aid, or social security benefits either of you might seek in the future; additionally, you could be on the hook for each other's debts.
Talk to a family attorney local to you about your goals to determine if a divorce is right for you.
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