Can I collect Social Security benefits from my ex husband if I remarry?
Can I collect Social Security benefits from my ex husband if I remarry?
If you receive benefits as a widow, divorced widow, widower, or divorced widower — You cannot get benefits if you remarry before age 60 or if you are disabled and remarry before age 50. If you remarry before you turn 50, you will not be entitled to survivor’s benefits, unless the marriage ends.
Can a divorced wife draw on her former husband’s Social Security?
However, the marriage rule is voided if divorced wives are taking care of their former husbands’ children who are under the age of 16 and receiving benefits under his records. There are scenarios under each Social Security program where divorced wives receive benefits less than what they’re entitled to under their former husbands’ records.
How old do you have to be to draw on your ex husbands social security?
Also, ex-wives can file for retirement payments on their divorced husbands’ records even if they aren’t receiving their own benefits. However, divorces must be two years old for ex-wives to collect in this manner.
What happens to your ex spouses Social Security benefits?
The same rules apply for a deceased former spouse. The amount of benefits you get has no effect on the benefits your ex-spouse or his or her current spouse receives. If your ex-spouse died after you divorced, you can still qualify for widow’s benefits. Our Benefits Planner gives you an idea of your monthly benefit amount.
Where can I file for ex spousal benefits?
You can file for ex-spousal benefits online (via an application form or your My Social Security account); by calling Social Security at 800-772-1213; or by making an appointment at your local Social Security office.
However, the marriage rule is voided if divorced wives are taking care of their former husbands’ children who are under the age of 16 and receiving benefits under his records. There are scenarios under each Social Security program where divorced wives receive benefits less than what they’re entitled to under their former husbands’ records.
The same rules apply for a deceased former spouse. The amount of benefits you get has no effect on the benefits your ex-spouse or his or her current spouse receives. If your ex-spouse died after you divorced, you can still qualify for widow’s benefits. Our Benefits Planner gives you an idea of your monthly benefit amount.
Also, ex-wives can file for retirement payments on their divorced husbands’ records even if they aren’t receiving their own benefits. However, divorces must be two years old for ex-wives to collect in this manner.
You can file for ex-spousal benefits online (via an application form or your My Social Security account); by calling Social Security at 800-772-1213; or by making an appointment at your local Social Security office.