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Will I Be Able To Collect Widow's Benefits From My 1st Husband?

I was married for 22 years and divorced, I remarried at age 45 and I'm currently divorced. My question is will I be able to collect widow social security pay from my 1st husband (marriage).

Hi,

Your subsequent marriage and divorce would not affect your potential eligibility for surviving divorced spousal benefits on your first husband's record.

Best, Jerry

Posted: 
Jan 19 2018 - 11:28am
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