A lot of people get married. A lot of people get divorced. A lot of people get Social Security. Whether a divorcee can collect Social Security which is calculated based on their ex-spouse's work record is a complicated issue and doesn't happen a lot. If you think you might qualify for Social Security benefits based on an ex-spouse's work history, you might find the information below quite beneficial. And when it comes to gender dynamics, it might even be surprising.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) lays out some specific conditions to make a claim on an ex-spouse's Social Security benefits. Basically, the SSA says you must have been married for at least 10 years, divorced for at least two years, be currently unmarried, and be at least 62 years old. You can have remarried and later become single again, as long as you're not currently married.

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