Divorced? Here's How to Tell If You Qualify for Spousal Social Security Benefits
Many people get Social Security benefits based on their own work history -- but not everyone.
Some people instead claim retirement checks based on a spouse's work record instead of their own. These benefits are called spousal benefits. If you claim spousal benefits, you could receive as much as half of the full benefit owed to your husband or wife.
Spousal benefits could pay more than your own retirement benefits if your spouse earned more than you. And the good news is, these benefits are not just available to people who are currently married. If you are divorced, you may still be entitled to them, as long as you can meet certain requirements. Here's what they are.
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