Author: QSeo Firm

Losing a partner in a fatal accident is painful enough without having to question whether your marriage was legally valid. If you later learn your marriage had a defect, California law may still protect you as a putative spouse. That status can decide whether you are allowed to bring a wrongful death claim. What Is a Putative Spouse? A putative spouse is a person who sincerely and reasonably believed they were legally married, even though the marriage turned out to be invalid. California recognizes this concept under Family Code Section 2251. It covers both marriages and registered domestic partnerships. The…