Taxes
Can I claim Social Security from more than one ex-spouse?
Yes, you may be eligible on more than one ex-spouse's record if each marriage lasted at least 10 years and each divorce is final. But Social Security …
Can I get divorced-spouse benefits if my ex is still working?
Your ex's earnings do not reduce your divorced-spouse benefit. Once you're independently entitled — divorced at least two continuous years, married …
Does my marriage have to last 10 years for divorced-spouse Social Security?
Does my marriage have to last 10 years for divorced-spouse Social Security? Yes. The marriage must have run at least ten continuous years ending on …
How does independent entitlement work for divorced-spouse benefits?
Independent entitlement means SSA pays your divorced-spouse benefit on your ex's earnings record without needing your ex to file. Once your claim is …
How does my remarriage affect divorced-spouse Social Security benefits?
How your remarriage affects divorced-spouse Social Security benefits depends on which check you're collecting. If you're drawing on a living ex, …
What is the 2-year divorce rule for divorced-spouse Social Security benefits?
What is the 2-year divorce rule? If your ex hasn't filed for retirement benefits yet, you can still file as a divorced spouse — but you must have been …