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…

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…

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…

Full question: If my wife is drawing on my benefits when I pass will she continue to draw the same benefits? My benefits were reduced because of Federal employment. Hi there, If your wife is collecting spousal benefits based on your earnings record and you pass away, she will be eligible for survivor benefits, which…

Full question: I was married to my ex husband for 11 years and divorced in 2003, I’m now 74 and collected my Social Security at age 64 due to cancer but don’t know if my ex had started collecting Social Security and still working part time and he’s now 72. How do I know if…

Full question: This question is for my mother. She is 67 and she would like to apply for Social Security benefits. She has been a homemaker until my Dad decided to get a small Cafe going. This business is in my mom’s name and my question is, may we apply the last 6 credits she…