I was born on Dec. 25, 1950. My divorced spouse, to whom I was married for more than 10 years, was born on May 8, 1954. I have not remarried. I just came from my local SSA office, and the agent I met with told me that I am NOT eligable to take divorced spouse benefits this December, because of the new rules put in place by the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015. I think he is wrong, and your Maximize My Social Security software, of which I am a subscriber seems to agree with me. Can you help me? What should I do?

Marshall,
If you have been divorced for at least two years or your Ex spouse has already filed for their retirement benefit, then you are eligible for divorced spouse's benefits. The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 did not change this. You should go back to Social Security and if the agent doesn't agree, then ask to speak to a supervisor or a technical expert.
Best,
Mike