"Often people just name their spouses, and it's something they overlook, " says Philip Bouklas, an attorney in New York.

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The judge was described by lawyers as unfailingly polite and cordial, often asking about attorneys' spouses and children by name.

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Why were the ex-spouses of the newlyweds not mentioned by name in the story?

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The changes will allow non-working spouses to apply for credit in their own name based upon shared household income.

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