That is true.
Let's be clear. You are not reducing your ex-spouse's amount of social security. You will get a separate check based on a % of their Check. This is not a way to spite them. Yes. You can collect on your former wife’s or husband’s earnings record pending: The marriage lasted at least 10 years. You have not remarried. You are at least 62 Your ex-spouse is at least 62 or collects Social Security DISABILITY benefits. (see below for restrictions) If you ARE receiving retirement benefits on YOUR OWN record, you can also claim any ex-spousal benefits you're eligible for, but Social Security WILL NOT PAY BOTH combined. You’ll receive whichever amount is higher and no more. The maximum amount of SPOUSLE Social Security you can receive is 50 percent of what your ex-spouse gets at FULL RETIREMENT AGE, THIS varies based on the year of birth. This spousal benefit % is further reduced if you file BEFORE YOU reach your full retirement age.
No, not in addition to yours, but instead of yours. If a married person dies, their spouse only receives the higher of the two ss amounts, not both
I want to retire at age 63.5. In my divorce decree I'm supposed to get 1/2 of his social security. The lady I talked to at social security says that I only get a portion of his. I'm more confused now than ever.
I hope no!!!!
It depends on who paid the most into social security
Look up under spousal benefits it tells all about it
All they care about is money at the end of the day 😂
if ex's passed away, there's "window insurance" you are over aged 62 you married over 10 yrs at least you have proof (dated marriage certificate or witness, or divorce papers) you are eligible for 75% of your late ex's, whichever is higher *but they'd grant you less than 75% anyway, so appeal anyway good luck
That is false. You can only collect which ever one is the highest.
Who know's I still pay child support for a child that passed away 2years ago and he would be 19 this year.
I have been married for 14 years. If I remarried can I still collect so from my x husband,when I turn 62 next year.
If your married with children can you receive check through your spouse for each child
At what age can a divorced spouse start collecting Social Security ??? Will the total amount be divided between both individuals??
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