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Divorced Spousal Benefits

Can I File For Disability Benefits Based On My Ex-Spouse's Social Security?

I was married for 15 plus years and did not work. I was divorced about 14 months ago. I am 45 years of age and have now looks like I have come to be completely disableabled with severe Lupus and Heart issues. Can I file for disabilty Social Security based on my ex-spouse's Social Security?

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Posted: 
Tuesday, June 26, 2018 - 09:56

Can I Collect Anything From My Ex-Husband's Social Security?

i am collecting social security disability. I am 55yrs old. Can i collect anything from my exhusbands social security.

Hi,

If your ex is living, the earliest that you could potentially qualify for divorced spousal benefits is at age 62. If your ex is deceased, then you may qualify for disabled survivor benefits now if you meet all of the requirements: https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/handbook/handbook.04/handbook-0403.html.

Best, Jerry

Posted: 
Monday, June 11, 2018 - 14:52

Can I Collect On My Husband's Retirement Even Though I Received SSDI?

I started receiving SSDI benefits at age 58; I am now 67 and retired. My husband, who I am in the process of divorcing after 15 years, just retired at age 66. Can I collect on his retirement even though I received SSDI benefits? I was told by a financial advisor that I cannot unless he dies. Please confirm. Thank you.

Hi,

Posted: 
Thursday, June 7, 2018 - 10:09

Can I Draw Spousal Benefits While I'm Still Working?

Is It Possible To Draw Spousal benefits from Social Security based on a 12 year marriage and divorce while I am still working? I am age 67, still working full-time, but planning to collect Social Security Benefits based on my own earnings when I retire.

My Ex is age 63, on disability, and collecting additional spousal benefits based on our 12-year marriage. Although legally divorced in 2011, we still live in the same Condo because she is dealing with advanced Myeloma Cancer.

Posted: 
Tuesday, May 29, 2018 - 09:50

Once We're Divorced Can I Claim 100% Of My Wife's FRA Benefit Amount?

I will be 66 in 4 months. My wife will be 65 in 5 months. We are working on a divorce settlement which is not yet finalized. So at this point we are still married. My wife's SS benefit at FRA will be higher than my benefit. Once we are divorced, can I claim SS and receive a benefit at 100% of her FRA benefit amount? Or am I better off claiming SS before we finalize our divorce?

Hi,

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Tuesday, May 15, 2018 - 11:30
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