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Asked April 2013
Can a caregiver divorce a spouse so they can get Medicaid?
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Carol Bradley Bursack, CDSGF
Apr 2013
Not if the person needs Medicaid now. I should say, yes, you can get divorced, by they won't let you get by without paying for care.
You may want to talk with an elder law attorney about this.
Good luck,
Carol
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You may want to talk with an elder law attorney about this.
Good luck,
Carol