Theres no rule or timeline when it comes to getting remarried following the death of your spouse. Like grief, the “right time” for everyone is different. For some, it may be a few weeks, and for others, it can be several years. You dont have to stop loving your deceased spouse in order to find love again.

Can a widow remarriage?

Consent to remarriage of major widow. -In the case of a widow who is of full age, or whose marriage has been consummated, her own consent shall be sufficient consent to constitute her remarriage lawful and valid.

What is the penalty for filing single when married?

The only way to avoid it would be to file as single, but if youre married, you cant do that. And while theres no penalty for the married filing separately tax status, filing separately usually results in even higher taxes than filing jointly.