Marry fir 35 years
Divorced for less than 2 years and
enteref Official legal WA. State partnership.
Q- Does social security sees state partnerships the same way as traditional marriages for benefits purposes?
Q- I am already receiving benefits aftr FRA.
She is applying for benefits as of 2020 after her FRA.
If I pass, will she received higher benefits?

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How long do you have to be married to be eligible for spousal benefits?

My spouse has worked contract labor mostly (cash) would be eligible for social security at 62/65?

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Hi Larry: My mother in-law who is now in her early 80’s has never collected social security. My father in-law does collect his, I’m wondering why she didn’t get a spousal benefit or up to 1/2 of my father-in-law portion. She does get a small pension working as a school librarian, Andy she didn’t pay social security. Regards

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My husband of 11/2 years took SS retirement benefits at age 62, and he will be 69 this year. I am 58 and plan to delay filing for my benefits until age 70. I am a much higher earner. When can my husband get spousal benefits on my earnings record? Thanks, Melissa

Hi Melissa,

The soonest that your husband could potentially qualify for spousal benefits from your record is when you start drawing either Social Security retirement or disability benefits.

Best, Jerry

Can my wife file for S/S off of me at 62

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Hi Larry:

My wife is 62 retired and of course NO salary. If she asks for her reduced SS benefits, I know her benefits won't be affected even my salary is a low six figure . My question: Should I (at 64 y/o and not at FRA), ask for spouse benefits?

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My husband retired this year at 63 and is receiving a pension. He is going to apply for SS which should start at 63 1/2,; our income then will be the same as when he was working. My question-I am 60, if I wait until my FRA of 66 yrs and 10 mos will I get 50% of my husband’s SS at 63 1/2 or 66 1/2, his FRA. Thanks.

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Hi Larry-I've done some research but am still confused about starting my Social Security benefits. I plan on filing spousal benefits. My husband will file at FTA, but I'm 9 months younger than he is. When he files, can I file spousal benefits and receive 50% of his at his time of filing? Thanks!

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I took my social security at 62. My wife won't be 62 until 2023. Can I collect on spousal benefits know or do I have to wait until she is 62 or older.

Hi,

The earliest that you could qualify for spousal benefits is when your wife starts drawing either Social Security retirement or disability benefits.

Best, Jerry

Hello

I am 62 & 3 months and my wife is 65 & 3 months. She has been on SS disability for 25 years gets a pretty small check. I make enough that if I file but keep working I will not keep any of my benefit but I understand that it just goes back to my account. If I file now how do I figure out what my wife’s spousal benefits would be. Thanks

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