He died years ago and my mom just turned 65.
Thanks
2006-12-18 11:08:45 · 15 answers · asked by Silky 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Actually yes she can get it...
2006-12-18 11:14:08 · answer #1 · answered by Alicia S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you have to have been married for at least 10 years. If so she is entitled.
I am not sure of death but if he had not died but only divorced she would loose access only after 10 years.
Call the social security office. They will tell you what she is entitled to.
2006-12-18 19:16:47 · answer #2 · answered by John B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends. Was the marriage of your father to your mother his first marriage?
My uncle divorced my aunt after 20+ years of marriage. Then he remarried. When he died SHE got his SS not his second wife. I believe if a man is married to his first wife for 15 years or more it is the first wife that gets the SS benefits at his death. At least that is the law in CA.
2006-12-18 19:15:01 · answer #3 · answered by Calina 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She should have began receiving his SS money when he died she didn't have to wait till 65. See an attorney and get the back payments and regular payments started.
2006-12-18 19:11:38 · answer #4 · answered by yeller 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your mother should have gotten it at 62, as long as he was never married before her -- then his first wife (if still living) would get it. It does not matter if your mother remarried, or how long she was married. My great-aunt receives social security on my great-uncle, her second husband (married less than 10 years but first wife was already dead), and her own. My dad's stepmother also receives social security from my grandfather, as well as her own.
2006-12-18 21:39:45 · answer #5 · answered by Georgia W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your mom could have started receiving it as early as the age of 62. I know I work for SS in finance
2006-12-18 19:49:07 · answer #6 · answered by Jazz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they were married at least 10 years.
2006-12-18 19:24:24 · answer #7 · answered by hockey2525 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends. Was he paying into SS when he died? Did your mother remarry? Has she applied?
Go to the SSA website below.
2006-12-18 19:14:32 · answer #8 · answered by thylawyer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
she has to have been married to him over 10 years and never remarried
actually have her check with social security they have a pretty comprehensive web site....not 100% positive about remarriage factor
2006-12-18 19:54:31 · answer #9 · answered by chiefof nothing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on a woman's age. Your mother should be drawing his social security unless she has remarried.
2006-12-18 19:23:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She does not get his social security number, everyone in America has their own. And only one for life, expect for very serious circumstances. However, I do believe if your father had any social security benefits, she is entitled to them upon her retirement. Good luck and God bless****
2006-12-18 19:11:55 · answer #11 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋