Do You Lose Any Social Security Benefits If Your Ex Claims on Your Work Record?
Many retirees claim Social Security benefits based on their own work history. Their monthly checks are based on their inflation-adjusted average earnings over the course of their career.
But that's not the case for everyone. Millions of seniors claim benefits based on their spouse's work history. Spousal benefits could equal as much as 50% of the primary insured's benefit amount. And these spousal benefits aren't just available to current spouses. In some cases, ex-spouses will be entitled to them as well.
If you have an ex whom you suspect will be claiming benefits based on your career record, you might be wondering what exactly this means for you. Here's what you need to know.
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