I have been divorced for about 10 years and we were married for 25 years. He was 59 in Dec 2017 and I am 63. Can I file for Spousal benefits and then leave mine till I turn 70?

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I am 63 1/2 years old I collect Social Security disability my ex-wife who I was married to for 30 years been divorced now for six or seven years she just turned 62 in December can I collect on her Social Security since she will get more she is still working and plans to retire at 66 do I have to wait

Hi,

My ex-husband turns 62 in May and I am hoping to begin collecting ex-spousal Social Security benefits at that point. I have been given conflicting statements about whether or not he needs to have filed for benefits before I can file for them. Is it necessary that my ex has filed for his SS benefits before I can file for ex-spousal benefits? (We were married for 24 years and I am not remarried.) Thank you for your help
Wendy

Hi Wendy,

Hi. I am 62 and on SSDI for 2 years. I am soon to be divorced and my soon to be ex husband is 66 and collects SS. His benefit is significantly more than mine. Will I be able to collect on his SS after our divorce so as to increase my monthly payment amount?

Thank you!

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Hi. I was married for over 11 years, and now have been divorced for over 20 years. I started taking my SS benefit at 62. When I reach 66, in April, can I suspend my benefits, and collect spousal benefits from my xwife, who is already 66 and collecting SS benefits since she was 62?

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Hi Larry..my question is how can I received my ex husband's benefits...we were married 10 years and I am now remarried but am considering divorcing and remarrying to receive a better benefit..I am 53 and on disability. I have heard that I need to divorce before age 60 and remarrying after 62...my husband is a citizen of another country..your help is appreciated..Thank you

Hi,

1) my sister was married for more than 10 years, then divorced
2) she was more that 62 years of age on January 1, 2016 when the new rules went into effect
3) her ex is past full retirement age and collecting benefits
4) she has now reached her own full retirement age (66)

My ex husband told me I might be eligable for his social security benefits now while he is still living because he has worked for the railroad now for 13 years. I remarried 15 years ago and still married.

Hi,

You couldn't be eligible for divorced spousal benefits on your living ex's Social Security record if you are currently remarried to someone else. And, the only way that you could potentially qualify for survivor benefits on your ex's record if he dies before you is if you were at least age 60 when your current marriage took place.

Can I switch SS benefits from one divorced husband to 2nd one, married 15 yrs to one & 10 Yrs to other

Hi,

Potentially, yes. In some cases it's possible to file for reduced benefits on one ex's record at age 62 and then switch to unreduced benefits on the other ex's record at your full retirement age, but it all depends on your individual circumstances. Our maximization software can help you determine your best course of action.

Best, Jerry

Female - DOB June 1953
Married Sept 1989 - Divorced October 2001
Moved to the U.K. 2006 - Kept US citizenship - Have Unlimited Leave to Remain Visa
Married a British Citizen - has never worked/lived in the USA, never paid SS or USA taxes so no entitlement.
I am both nearing SS age and considering moving back to the USA
Would I be entitled to SS based on my ex-husbands

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