How Long Must My Wife And I Be Married In Order For Her To Apply For Spousal Benefits?
I reached full retirement age on 16 August 2019. The lady I’m planning to marry is a South Korean national. Her birth date id 5 February 1956. How long must we be married for her to apply for social security benefits (spousal benefits) based on my earnings? I have been told we need to be married at least nine months - should I proceed her in death - in order for her to be able to collect 100% of my social security benefit.
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