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What Would Happen If I Separate From My Husband?

Larry I only worked 2 years after I got married because I staring
Getting chronic migraines been married 46 years he's 12 years older I'm 68 next month. He will be 80 his health fine back ache some leg pain has no disease I want to live alone our
House is paid ... I don't want his help if I get a legal separation from my husband problem is at 62 I starred getting a Sol sol sol sure Social security check only 609 Medicare takes out 106 for part B so that leaves me not much So can I get a
Legal separation and Look for apartments for senior citizens based on your social security check not his is it legal since he's old good health his family lives long has a brother 87 his dad passed at 95 I'm so unhappy he just
Never wants to do anything I live in my
Room have tv chair he stays in the den house so bad needs new floors only have half linoleum rug in kitchen Properties worth more than house

Hi,

I'm sorry to hear about the problems you are having.

I'm not sure if I fully understand your question, but a legal separation would have no effect on your Social Security benefits even if you receive spousal benefits. If you begin living in a separate residence from your husband, it sounds like you may qualify for a small amount from Supplemental Security Income (SSI). You might want to use the screening tool on Social Security's website to see if you could qualify for SSI: https://www.ssa.gov/ssi/. You may also qualify for other types of public assistance, so you might want to check with the Department of Social Services in your area.

Best, Jerry

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Jul 5 2017 - 7:47am
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