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marriage is ending, need the full benefit in Nevada

Sep
20
2011
By Guest (not verified)

My 39 year relationship is ending. Currently we both get 81.12 and he gets his social security check of $906.00... I am going to be 906 plus 81.12 short what do I do or who exactly do I need to call? Do I need to file for divorce first or where do I go to get legally separated if I have no money? He is leaving on the third. Also I cannot drive... is there any place I go to get help? We live in Reno, NV.

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Submitted by Site Admin on Tue, 09/20/2011 - 22:47

I assume you are receiving retirement benefits.

If you are divorced, but your marriage lasted 10 years or longer, you can receive benefits on your ex-spouse's record (even if he or she has remarried) if:

  • You are unmarried;
  • You are age 62 or older;
  • Your ex-spouse is entitled to Social Security retirement or disability benefits and
  • The benefit you are entitled to receive based on your own work is less than the benefit you would receive based on your ex-spouse's work.

You should contact Social Security directly for your particular case.

http://www.ssa.gov/retire2/divspouse.htm

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