Can I switch from retirement benefits to ex-spousal benefits?

Full question: At age of 62 I start receiving my Social Security benefits under my work record (my ex- was not yet eligible, he was 61.5). Then at 71 can I switch to ex- and receive his, the full 50% SS benefits? (His benefits are 2.5 bigger than my. “Deemed filing” is NOT apply here….

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Am I entitled to my ex-husband’s Social Security?

Full question: I was married in 1982 and the divorce final in 2013. Am I entitled to his Social Security? We both are 69 and not remarried. Hi there, Yes, you are eligible for spousal benefits based on your ex’s earnings record because the marriage was more than ten years. For personalized support, you can…

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Can I still receive ex-spousal benefits if I remarry?

Full question: I was married for 34 years and am now divorced. When I start collecting Social Security benefits of my own and my ex husband collectively and get married to a NON US citizen, will I still be able to receive the full benefit of both mine and my ex’s social security? I was…

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I am a German citizen, divorced from an American after 20 years of marriage. Am I entitled to ex-spousal benefits?

Full question: I am a German citizen, married to an American in Germany and also divorced from him in Germany after 20 years of marriage. Am I entitled to spousal Social Security benefits? Hi there, If you are a citizen or, in most cases, a legal resident of a country with which the United States…

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Am I eligible for ex-spousal benefits?

Full question: Married in 1977 but had a simple divorce in 1983 but thought it was a mistake and kept living together until 2007 as husband and wife and had children during that time. In 2007 we had an agreement to go our separate ways. Can any one of us claim ex-spouse benefits for being…

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I am divorced. We were married for less than 10 years. Am I eligible for ex-spousal benefits?

Full question: Hi Martha, I’m upset because I think I know the answer but just wanted to double check. My ex-husband and I were married on 4-29-1989 and we were divorced I believe with a date of 2-3-1999. So, just 2 months shy of 10 years. I don’t believe I’m eligible but wanted to double…

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