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Can I Claim Benefits On My Ex's Record Before He Is Age 65?

I am 63 and my x is six years younger.
We owned a business together for many years where he paid more into ss. I want to
Claim against him as his is way more than
Mine. Can I claim on his
Before he is 65?

Hi,

Unless your ex becomes eligible for Social Security disability benefits or dies, the earliest that you could receive divorced spousal benefits on his record is when he reaches age 62.

Best, Jerry

Posted: 
Aug 12 2017 - 8:16am
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