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Does My Ex's Benefit Have To Be Double My Benefit For Me To Collect On His Record?

Does my exspouse's benefit have to be double my benefit for me to collect ,the appropriate percentage from him upon my retirement? We were married 15 yrs and I will be 62 this coming May.

Hi,

Yes, assuming that your ex is living, his full retirement age benefit rate (PIA) would have to be at least twice as much as your PIA in order for you to potentially qualify for divorced spousal benefits.

Best, Jerry

Posted: 
Nov 8 2017 - 8:25am
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