Errors involving survivor benefits, health coverage and court orders can create financial problems years after a marriage ...

Divorced individuals can claim Social Security benefits based on an ex-spouse's work record. To qualify, a couple must have ...

A divorced person may be eligible to collect Social Security benefits based on the former spouse's work record. The marriage must have lasted for at least 10 years before ending in divorce, and you ...

You may end up with a higher-than-expected monthly benefit.

Say your ex-spouse is receiving $3,000 per month at full retirement age, providing you with a divorce benefit of $1,500 per month. If you remarry and your new partner is collecting $2,000 per month, ...

Spousal Social Security benefits can be complex, but understanding them can help maximize your retirement income.

A 66-year-old woman divorced 12 years ago after a 14-year marriage has a Social Security benefit of about $1,200 a month at her full retirement age  (FRA) of 67. Her ex-husband, the higher earner, ...

More than four in 10 Americans nearing retirement age don't know that divorcedpeople can collect Social Security benefits based on an ex-spouse's earningsrecord, according to the 2024 edition of ...

A new Social Security rule gets rid of two provisions, WEP and GPO, that once limited benefits for millions of people. Here's who benefits and by how much.

When thinking about retirement income, Social Security plays a key role for many Americans. For those who are divorced — or considering divorce — questions often come up about whether splitting from a ...

Divorced spouses may be able to claim Social Security benefits based on an ex-partner’s record, and the other person does not ...

If your own Social Security payment is relatively low, it might benefit you to look at spousal benefits or ex-spousal benefits, if you are divorced.