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Can my wife claim spousal benefits?
You can receive up to 50% of your spouse’s Social Security benefit. You can apply for benefits if you have been married for at least one year. If you have been divorced for at least two years, you can apply if the marriage lasted 10 or more years. Starting benefits early may lead to a reduction in payments.
Can ex wife collect Social Security if she remarries?
You are required to report changes in marital status to Social Security. If your ex-spouse is deceased, you can remarry and continue collecting survivor benefits on his or her earnings record, as long as you were 60 or older when you remarried (50 or older if you are disabled).
How long do spousal benefits last?
A spousal benefit is reduced 25/36 of one percent for each month before normal retirement age, up to 36 months. If the number of months exceeds 36, then the benefit is further reduced 5/12 of one percent per month.
Does second wife get pension?
However second widow will not have any claim for family pension as second marriage is null and void and she is not holding the status of legally wedded wife. (viii) The eligibility of each child sharing pension along with legally wedded wife will be considered as per Rule 54(8) (iii) .
Do I qualify for my spouse’s Social Security?
In most cases you must be at least 62 to get a spouse benefit, but you may qualify if you are younger and caring for a child who is under 16 or disabled and eligible for family benefits on your spouse’s record. The maximum spouse benefit is 50 percent of your mate’s full retirement benefit.
What happens to my Social Security benefits if I get married?
If you do have enough credits to qualify for your own Social Security benefits and you apply for your own retirement benefits and for benefits as a spouse, we always pay your own benefits first. If your benefits as a spouse are higher than your own retirement benefits, you will get a combination of benefits equaling the higher spouse benefit.
How long do you have to be married to get spousal benefits?
Generally, you must be married for one year before you can get spouse’s benefits. However, if you are the parent of your spouse’s child, the one-year rule does not apply. The same is true if you were entitled (or potentially entitled) to certain benefits…
Can I receive my own retirement benefits and my spouse’s benefits?
If you qualify for your own retirement benefit and a spouse’s benefit, we always pay your own benefit first. You cannot receive spouse’s benefits unless your spouse is receiving his or her retirement benefits (except for divorced spouses).