putative spouseglossary / putative spouse Family law. A spouse who believes in good faith that his or her invalid marriage is legally valid. See putative marriage under MARRIAGE (1). [Cases: Marriage 54. C.J.S. Marriage §§ 43–44.] 词条贡献者 译员Shifang,毕业于国内一流的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各种与员工福利与高管薪酬有关的法律文件。