Even if your divorce was finalized years ago, your former marriage could have a lingering benefit that you might not be aware of: In some circumstances, people can collect Social Security based on the earnings record of their ex-spouse. In 2022, the maximum a person can collect based on a living former spouse's earnings is $1,672.50 per month.

Wondering if you could get more money by claiming Social Security benefits based on your ex's record instead of your own? Read on to learn the rules for Social Security and divorce.

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