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Recently divorced widow...collect on first husband?

Nov
25
2009
By Guest (not verified)

My husband and I were married for 25 years, and we were still married when he died 15 years ago. Four years ago I remarried, but have recently divorced my 2nd husband.

Now I am on my own financially at 62. Is there any way I can collect benefits on my 1st husband? I wish we had never married....

Please help! Any ideas would be much appreciated.

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Survivor Benefits - Social Security

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Submitted by Guest (not verified) on Wed, 11/25/2009 - 19:47

Sorry, I meant REmarried. I wish I had never REmarried after my first husband. :)

Submitted by Site Admin on Wed, 11/25/2009 - 23:23

It may be possible to receive benefits based on your first husband's record.

From SSA publication :

In general, you cannot receive survivors benefits if you remarry before the age of 60 unless the latter marriage ends, whether by death, divorce, or annulment.

Please consult Social Security directly for details.


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