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Can I Collect Anything From My Ex-Husband's Social Security?

i am collecting social security disability. I am 55yrs old. Can i collect anything from my exhusbands social security.

Hi,

If your ex is living, the earliest that you could potentially qualify for divorced spousal benefits is at age 62. If your ex is deceased, then you may qualify for disabled survivor benefits now if you meet all of the requirements: https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/handbook/handbook.04/handbook-0403.html.

Best, Jerry

Posted: 
Jun 11 2018 - 2:52pm
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