Is entitlement of a young spouse with a child in care precluded if the young spouse is divorced?
Published: June 11, 2024Hi there,
No it is not. The child-in-care spousal benefit is available for a young ex-spouse (less than age 62) if:
-They were married at least 10 years,
-The applicant is currently unmarried,
-They are caring for the claimant’s minor child (under age 16) or disabled adult child,
-Their former spouse is eligible for Social Security retirement or disability benefits.
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Warmly,
Martha