After Ex-husband’s Death, Woman Discovers They Were Still Married 18 Years after Divorce – Story of the Day

Alexandra and Kyle were married for 30 years when they decided to divorce. When Kyle died years later, she discovered that they were still married, and therefore, she was entitled to half the inheritance according to California law. Then Alexandra shocked the family.

When Alexandra and Kyle Walton married, they settled in Santa Ana, California. They had three children but quickly discovered how incompatible they indeed were. However, the couple decided to stay together for the sake of their kids.

But after 30 years of marriage, they called it quits. Kyle moved to Anaheim, California, and only had contact through their lawyers. The divorce was settled a year after their separation, and that was the last they heard of each other.

Alexandra didn’t want anything else to do with Kyle outside of joint events for their children. They were cordial at gatherings, but it was no more than chitchat. Soon, their kids got married and had their own children, which was nice.

Kyle started dating a woman named Mary Jones a few years after the divorce, and the grandkids saw her as a grandmother too. Alexandra didn’t mind because it meant that one more person loved them. But she thought it was weird that Kyle had no plans to wed Mary.

Eighteen years after their separation, Alexandra received a call from Stephanie, one of her daughters. “Mom, Dad passed away last night,” she revealed.

“Oh, dear. I’m so sorry. How are Henry and Silvia?” Alexandra asked, referring to her other kids.

“Much the same as me. Can you come to Anaheim for the funeral?” Stephanie replied.

“Darling, I don’t think I should go. Mary was your father’s partner before he died. It would be inappropriate,” the older woman hesitated.

“Please, Mom. We can’t do this without you. You can stay on the sidelines and watch the kids,” Stephanie insisted. Finally, Alexandra accepted, wanting to help ease her daughter’s pain. She went to the funeral reluctantly and offered her condolences to Mary.

The woman was in tears but thanked her for coming. “Kyle’s kids really needed you here. I know it might be awkward, but it’s great that you came,” Mary told her.

Several days later, Stephanie and her siblings were supposed to meet the lawyer to see about their father’s will, and Alexandra would babysit her grandchildren. However, they discovered that Alexandra’s attendance was mandatory.

“It doesn’t make sense. Why would I...