In my divorce after 27 years of marriage I have been receiving my ex's pension......I am now thinking of collecting social security...since I did not earn this and it was part of divorce decree....does this have any effect on my SS benefits.

Hi,

No, receipt of a pension based on your ex-spouse's work and earnings would not have any effect on your Social Security benefits or options. Before filing for your benefits, though, you should strongly consider using our software to explore and compare your options so that you can choose the best possible strategy for claiming your benefits.

Best, Jerry