2006-11-12 08:01:18 · 12 answers · asked by dixie m 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
That depends on several things. Did you marry again? If you did were you older or younger than sixty? You may be able to claim both his and yours. Call the Social Security office or visit their site online.
2006-11-12 08:04:27 · answer #1 · answered by Joanne B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've read the other answers and I think there is some valid info in each but none are completely correct.
A man/woman who is divorced after at least 10 years of marriage keeps certain benefit rights on their former husband/wife's Social Security record. In order for him/her to get benefits, a divorced husband/wife must be at least age 62 and the former spouse must be eligible for benefits, but not necessarily receiving them. The maximum benefit is 50% of the benefit the worker would receive at full retirement age. However, benefits paid prior to full retirement age of the spouse are reduced based upon the age of the spouse at the time benefits are received.
2006-11-12 08:12:23 · answer #2 · answered by Rita T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe. It depends. Contact the Social Security Administration and make an appointment to discuss it.
2006-11-12 08:09:34 · answer #3 · answered by Wiser1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is how it works. If your spouse dies, the only way you can collect as a surviving spouse is if you are 50 and over and totally disabled. Otherwise you wait until your retirement age, never remarry and then you can collect his social security along with yours.
2006-11-12 08:06:46 · answer #4 · answered by Tek ~aka~Legs! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if he has worked in the system long enough yes you can. you should be able to collect his security benefits until time for you to collect your own at that time they will assess whose check whould be the largest yours or his so call your nearest ssi office and make an appointment they can only tell you yes or no to try
good luck
2006-11-12 08:05:58 · answer #5 · answered by hardwood 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you were married for over 10 yerars you are intitled to your ex social security if he dies.
2006-11-12 08:33:16 · answer #6 · answered by -------- 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only his first wife can claim it. If you are his first wife, then you got to wait until you are 60 to get his.
2006-11-12 08:06:04 · answer #7 · answered by ~*Jenny*~ 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I doubt it but call the SS dept. and ask..
2006-11-12 08:03:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you weren't convicted and never remarried...
2006-11-12 08:54:51 · answer #9 · answered by JGee 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
to bad he got rid of you. you get nothing honey!!!
2006-11-12 08:03:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋