Am I eligible for ex-spousal benefits as sole caregiver of our disabled child?
Full question: I am the full time caregiver of our disabled 21 year old – we were together for 13 years, married for 9.6 legal and 3 years common law, divorced in 2008 and he has not helped or seen disabled child since. He has just retired – 21 year old disabled daughter is receiving…
Read MoreShould my wife claim her Social Security benefits now or later and what about her spousal benefits?
Full question: I am 70 and deferred claiming until now, receiving my first check this month. My wife turns 62 this December and we’re trying to determine whether to claim hers at that time or how advantageous it might be to have her wait until 67. Not sure how the spousal benefits rules impact this….
Read MoreDoes my wife need to wait until her FRA to receive the maximum spousal benefit?
Full question: I understand my wife can receive half my Social Security benefit, as her Social Security benefit. For her to receive the maximum amount this does she need to wait until her FRA? I am 3.5 years older than her and will reach my FRA mid-2023. Thanks. Hello, If your wife is not entitled…
Read MoreI’m 57 and still working. Does my disabled husband qualify to receive spousal benefits?
Full question: My husband is 66 years old and disabled, not enough credits or he has only 36 credits working history. I’m 57 and still working. Is my husband qualified to receive spousal benefits? Hello, I am assuming your husband is NOT collecting Social Security disability insurance benefits. When you become entitled and begin collecting…
Read MoreWill I get more money if I collect off of my adult disabled child’s benefits?
Full question: So I’m 59 and I care for my deceased former spouse’s adult disabled child, would I get more money if I collect off his benefits when I turn 60 or does it not matter? He never remarried so my son only collects off of his father’s benefits, but he is living with me….
Read MoreI am 61 and caring for my disabled adult son. Are my son and I eligible for Social Security benefits?
Full question: I work full time and care for my disabled adult son, my ex recently started getting disability. Can I qualify for anything? It gets very exhausting at 61 to do all I am doing. Hello, Yes, maybe. When you turn 62, you may be eligible for benefits based on your ex-spouse’s earnings if…
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