Jun
29
2011
By Guest (not verified)
I was married for 14yrs w/3 kids to my first husband. We're now divorced and neither of us are married.
I've worked all my adult life so I qualify for SS on my own too. Can I draw my benefits plus my share of my ex-husband's since I qualify for that too?
Retirement benefits as ex-spouse and have own work record
If your ex-spouse has not applied for retirement benefits, but can qualify for them, you can receive benefits on his record if you have been divorced for at least two years.
If you are eligible for retirement benefits on your own record the SSA will pay that amount first. But if
You can choose to receive only the divorced spouse's benefits now and delay receiving retirement benefits until a later date. If retirement benefits are delayed, a higher benefit may be received at a later date based on the effect of delayed retirement credits.
http://www.ssa.gov/retire2/divspouse.htm
Collecting benefits on ex-husband's benefits
I was married nearly 13 years to my ex-husband, we have one child between us. I'm married, he is not. He mentioned to me that he thought I would qualify to collect on his benefits as well as mine.
I will be 64 in September, is this correct, do I qualify for his benefits if I am remarried?
Collecting ex-husband's benefits if remarried.
You'll want to confirm for your particular case, but generally, if you remarry, you cannot collect benefits on your former spouse's record unless your later marriage ends (whether by death, divorce or annulment).
http://www.ssa.gov/retire2/yourdivspouse.htm