There are conditions under which a former spouse can claim Social Security assistance after a divorce. If your ex-spouse claims her SSDI spousal benefits, it will not affect the benefits you receive from SSA. If you are divorced Your ex-spouse can receive benefits based on your records even if you remarry.:
- Your marriage lasted over ten years.
- Your ex-spouse is unmarried.
- Your ex-spouse is over 62.
- The benefits your ex-spouse is entitled to receive based on their work will be less than the benefits they receive based on your work.
- You are entitled to Social Security retirement or disability benefits.
The family limit is calculated for each household, taking into consideration various conditions such as income history, family composition, and employment status. The maximum for the SSDI family is 100-150% of individual claimant’s full entitlement.
If their work record is better than yours when it comes to applying for Social Security, using their record will increase your profits.
When can I apply for Social Security benefits based on my ex-spouse’s work records?
You can apply for retirement benefits based on your ex-spouse’s eligibility Even if you haven’t submitted your resignation yet. but, you are Must have been divorced for at least two consecutive years You are of retirement age, if your ex-spouse has not yet applied for retirement benefits.
If a person who is claiming ex-spousal benefits remarries, they will not be able to receive the benefits unless: Subsequent marriages are terminated by annulment, divorce, or death.
