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Will My Benefits Increase When My Ex-Husband Files?

Already collecting spousal Benifits ex getting ready to retire at age 70 will my benefits increase? Also was I entitled to any of pension during marriage he work well over 10 years for Foad Motors

Hi,

No, your divorced spousal benefit rate will not change when your ex-husband starts drawing his benefits. I don't know if you could be eligible for anything from his pension plan at Ford Motors.

Best, Jerry

Posted: 
Jan 25 2017 - 7:30am
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