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What benefits am I eligible for if I am divorced and care for a disabled adult child?

Full question: Will I get 50% of my ex-spouse’s Social Security along with my own Social Security when I reach FRA if I care for his DAC? Hi there, Thank you for reaching out with your question. If you are caring for your ex-spouse’s disabled adult child (DAC), you may be eligible to receive benefits…

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Am I eligible to receive my ex’s larger Social Security benefit?

Full question: I plan on taking Social Security next year at age 70. I am divorced. I was married to my ex for 12 years and have not remarried. I have worked 44 years. If ex’s Social Security amount is larger than mine will I be entitled to that amount? Thank you. Hi there, Thank…

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Can I file for ex-spousal benefits and switch to my own benefit later?

Full question: May I file for a Social Security benefit against my ex’s record and delay my own benefit filing until age 70? I am single, age 65 and my ex is also 65. Hello, Unfortunately, no. You cannot file for ex-spousal benefits and delay filing for your own retirement benefits until age 70. The…

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Can a divorced spouse claim child-in-care benefits for her disabled adult child?

Full question: Can a divorced spouse claim child-in-care benefits for her disabled adult child if the primary beneficiary is still alive and collecting a benefit? Hi there, A divorced spouse can claim child-in-care benefits for a disabled adult child if the child became disabled before age 22 and the divorced spouse is caring for the…

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Are benefits paid to an ex-spouse included in the Family Maximum calculation?

Full question: I am a divorce married to my ex for more than 10 years. My question involves family maximum, I saw this and I’m wondering if I qualify for my full share of benefits from my ex-husbands retirement. My adult disabled son is getting benefits from my husband’s retirement but I was told I…

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If my wife claims spousal benefits early, will she still be entitled to full survivor benefits?

Full question: If my wife claims Social Security at age 62 (based on my earning as I am high earner), will she get full survivor benefits at her full retirement age. Hi there, Thank you for reaching out. If your wife claims Social Security spousal benefits at age 62 based on your earnings as the…

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