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Divorced Spousal Benefits

Can I Claim From My Ex-Spouse's Social Security Now If I'm 58 And Disabled?

Hi I am 58 and on disability, me and my ex have been divorced for 10 years but were married 23 years . My ex is 63 but we have no contact with him , he had always had a good paying job I don’t know if he is retired or not I never got any alimony from him, he just left and I divorced. I like to know if I can claim from his retirement ssa money since I am on disability and how can you please help me I never got a straight answer from anyone

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021 - 12:30

Does My Ex-Husband Have To Be Drawing Benefits Before I Can Claim 50% Of His Benefit While Allowing Mine To Grow Until Age 70?

Larry,
Does it matter if my ex-husband is currently collecting SS benefits or not before I can file to collect 50% of his benefits and allow mine to continue to add up until 70 year’s old? He is currently 62 years old and I am 61 years old.

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021 - 07:33

What Documentation Does Social Security Use To Determine When A Marriage Ended In Divorce?

This question concerns the 10 year marriage requirement for an ex-spouse to receive benefits. If a divorce agreement was signed by both parties in year nine of marriage, but the divorce was never recorded with the court or certified by a judge, did the marriage technically end in divorce? Both filed taxes as single after year nine, and neither remarried. What documentation does Social Security use to determine when or if the marriage ended in divorce?

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Monday, July 26, 2021 - 19:25
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