My ex husband has been on disability for 18 years. We were married for 12. Am I entitled to some benefits also?

Hi,

Possibly, but in order to qualify for divorced spousal benefits you'd need to a) be unmarried and b) either be at least age 62 or have a child in your care who is eligible for child's benefits on your ex's record and who is disabled or under age 16.

Best, Jerry

My husband was married previously for 10 years to a Spanish citizen. They lived in the US for 6 of the 10 years and his first wife had a green card while here. After their divorce in 1980 she returned to Spain. My husband currently takes social security benefits. Is his ex-wife entitled to divorced spousal benefits?

Hi,

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/can-two-divorcees-marry-continue-co...

Larry wrote this column in September 2015. Did the ex-spouse hack survive the budget bill of November 2015?

Thank you!

Hi,

Yes, that regulation has not been changed and remains in effect.

Best, Jerry

Hi Larry,

I am currently 61 and on SDDI. I will be 62 in July. I divorced after 14 years married and never re-married. can i collect against my ex-husbands SS when he turns 62 in March? Also can I get any type of support or assistance foe out 100% disabled son that he does nothing for and rarely visits him?

Hi,

My marriage lasted 9 years and 8 months, not the 10 years required for spousal benefits. Are there any exceptions to the 10-year rule, or do I suffer twice?

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Hi Larry, I am divorced after 23 years of marriage. I started collecting SS last year when I turned 62, my ex just applied at aged 67 and is getting almost twice what I am, is it possible for me to get the same as he is at this point? I had heard that is possible. Btw his rate is based on MY earnings record as he has either been a c-corp or gotten 1099 for 40 years. Any clarification on this issue would be helpful, thank you! Deborah

Hi Deborah,

I was married for 28yrs before my divorce and the judge told my ex that I am the only woman to receive his retirement and I was awarded disability in 2016 and draw 772 a month, I'm 62 now also my ex is 64 and he became disabled and drawing his social security now and drawing over 2,000.00 could I start drawing from him now or do I have to wait until I'm 65? Sharon

Hi Sharon,

Will I receive my husband social security benefit after we divorced in 1999 I have not remarried but he has remarried.. who will get the social security check the first wife are the second wife.. I get an SSI check because I cannot work.. please help me..

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hi Larry.i was married to my first husband for 16 years.we divorce.he remarry,still is.i also remarry but devoice my second husband.my first ex is getting his retirement.am i entitled to anything from my first ex.thank you

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