Former SSA Insider: Secrets to getting Divorced Spouse Benefits (+Bonus Secrets)

[@MyGovExpert]

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[@michellebrown6166]

I get SSI and disability can I still get my ex husband of 10 yrs divorced spouse benefits

[@Msb53906]

This only applies if you don’t get remarried right?

[@alexandracasimir4320]

Does a step child qualify for Benefit

[@kathrynverkuilen2319]

@@Msb53906did you get an answer to your question?

[@DanaStark-uu8zl]

What if the ex spouse gets remarried?

[@hello_Tam_here]

This is by far the most factual and informative channel I’ve watched.

[@MyGovExpert]

Thank you so much!

[@SeariderGirl]

Great Video! I Just started getting divorce spousal benefits. I never knew this even exsisted till recently. I got divorced in 1987, I was married for 10 years 8 months and have 2 adult children, one who is disabled. They told me she is eligible for benefits. Right now they are in the process of working on her case. My ex is remarried, I never got remarried. I wish I knew about this a long time ago. I'm so happy I found your channel.. Thank you ♥️

[@MyGovExpert]

Awesome! That's exactly why I'm doing these videos because too many people are losing benefits! Please share!!

[@SeariderGirl]

@MyGovExpert I most definitely will share. Thank you for helping me and others ♥️

[@LaureeHammel]

I understand Debbie situation but what about if Debbie would’ve remarried would she still be getting his Social Security if they both remarried is what I’m trying to say

[@notmeee7302]

Depends on her age when remarried and if she was disabled and age she remarriage. ​@@LaureeHammel

[@krystleburgess1052]

​@@LaureeHammell would love to know the answers to this question as well, for my mom's same? She was married for 25 years. They divorced. Years later, she remarried, unfortunately the marriage only lasted 5 years. Is my mom still able to draw from her first marriage? Thank you.

[@missyvinson5355]

The IRS over paid my mother in a tax return one year, and she questioned it. They told her it was correct. The next year, they told her she was over paid the year before and kept her refund which covered the over payment. Th next they kept it again, she finally had to contact out Senator. He took care of it quickly.

[@rec5050]

My ex and his lawyer tried that on the day of our divorce hearing. My attorney pointed out to the judge that we would be three weeks shy of ten years if it was decreed that day. He made special instructions in open court that our decree should not be booked and paged for another month to make sure I was able to access benefits. He was so disgusted by the end of the long drawn out process my ex and his lawyer created.

[@MyGovExpert]

Wow

[@kaythegardener]

That's why I advise people to go about a year before thinking of retiring & get an estimate of what you are going to get under your own & any spouse of 10+ years. You can also set up your paperwork about 3 months ahead of final date to get all your paperwork in order, to take effect on your desired month!!

[@MyGovExpert]

Exactly! And you can now go to my website and create a playlist of my videos that pertain to your specific situation.

[@lmeredeemed5043]

I wished I knew this so many years ago. I’m grateful that I now can get more information. Thank you so much!

[@MyGovExpert]

Thank you for that! That's exactly why I'm doing these videos. More people need to get the information. Please share with your friends, family, and Facebook, etc.. Take care, Ed

[@cathylove7248]

After I sent everything in, the agent told me she had to talk to my ex-husband first before it was approved. I was married for 28 years and divorced for for six years when I filed at 63. Everything I’ve read said the ex didn’t even have to know you had applied. The agent said she was having trouble getting a hold of him so I had to call him and give him the number to call her.

[@MyGovExpert]

I've never heard of that. They shouldn't do that. I would talk to a supervisor

[@deedeesigvertsen9157]

She don't have to call him she needs to be re trained!!!

[@bettyboothe2523]

They would have trouble getting in touch with my ex because he passed away. That person did not know what they were doing

[@bowwow7505]

No, wrong

[@kattkennedy8821]

There are alot of social security workers who dont know their jobs.

[@bowwow7505]

Unfortunately you’re right, it can take several years to learn the system. Not as simple as one may think.

[@DiznyGrandma]

My ex tried that in the divorce decree. In mediation I told the mediator, who was a retired judge , told me the same thing that you stated. It is Federal and divorce decrees cannot change that divorced spousal benefits.

[@tallsherri]

You have great information. I am a retired Social Worker. Knowing this information when I was working would have been helpful to my clients. Hopefully, you do inservice training to those in the helping profession .

[@MyGovExpert]

Thanks for the kind words. I'm gonna make a lot more videos in the near future

[@lourdesnajera6756]

Thank you for helping us to know and understand our benefits in claiming our Social Security benefits.

[@lisalister8002]

The most helpful social security information to me personally! Thank you Dr. Ed!

[@marykaytrenkle3653]

I'm so happy I found you, Dr. Weir. Teaching me so much information!

[@MyGovExpert]

Fantastic!

[@ExtremeArtisanEnterprisesLLC]

Thank you I just contacted your office.🙌 I have been praying for something good to happen for me after my cancer surgery. I didn't know this existed!🙏 Thank you

[@KimberlyAn-b4m]

I learned so much about what my options are in just a couple of times seeing you and you are so knowledgeable and I am thankful for your help.

[@MyGovExpert]

You are so welcome

[@spicycopper2436]

Thank you for this informative video for us divorcee!

[@MyGovExpert]

I think I was rambling in some parts lol... but lots of information to cover.

[@brendamccready2928]

I just received separation papers saying I can’t get his SS. Did not sign that mess. Thank you.

[@Spucky50]

Thanks. I just helped my ex-husband get spousal benefit. He was denied, I helped him with appeal, and it was approved. He got 'back pay" for r 6 months. The Portsmouth NH DS office was outstanding and very helpful.

[@MarilynShealy]

You are very right, with what you are saying I get a different story with every person I have spoken with.

[@debbiekennedy6030]

I have the same problem. I have been trying to get a consistent answer for several years. I was questioning if my ex has to be 62 for me to draw. He's only 59.I have gotten every imaginable answer, even "I don't know." I asked if he's trained to know these answers, he said he was, but didn't know this, and for me to just come in. I recently found out that I could have been drawing on my own, even though it's much less than his. I really could have used it. My internet and water has currently been cut off because I couldn't pay it. I have a forbearance on my home. My electricity has been cut off twice. I'm 2 payments behind on my van, and it goes on. It would be great if the folks working for SS were properly trained. I know it's a difficult job, but they could do better. I have a phone appointment this week.

[@DebLindley-xg8gz]

​@@debbiekennedy6030 Yes, your ex has definitely got to be 62.

[@jaynemarino7011]

Thank you Dr Ed! Much appreciation for all of shared wisdom and teaching. Many blessings 🙌👍

[@MyGovExpert]

Thank you so much for the kind words. I really do appreciate it.

[@darlenebooth9616]

I am 65 years old, and hopefully, I can retire in a couple of years , I find your talks very interesting and informative! I will keep listening, to help me retire well

[@MyGovExpert]

Thank you for saying so. A lot more videos to come. Take care.

[@dzyinaz]

Thank you. I can’t wait to watch more of your videos. Thank you thank you !!!! I’ll be reaching out tomorrow to get answers. I’m sure you can help me to get the right benefits. I’m struggling so much !!!!

[@katinthe207]

10:37 he decided while married to opt out of Social Security for a retirement plan- what about his SS before the decision? thank you for your time

[@maryelizabeth8793]

I'm really enjoying learning from you. Sharing ...

[@edhettwer7920]

My 1st wife was Mary Elizabeth. You're not the only one lol.

[@Wifeey]

Hello, I wish I would have known of the 10 year rule, I certainly would have held out for a few more months :( After the cheating and abuse, I certainly deserve it! Im 7 months shy from the 10 years !?? Sad

[@Amor1936]

Same happened to me, 9 and 1/2 years. Mine was abusive and drunk 😢can’t collect anything

[@jeanalice4732]

Same here. Don't know of I would have survived.

[@tiabeaniesemotionalsupportdmon]

Same exact thing here!! I couldn’t take it anymore and had to get my kids and myself out of there! Just shy of a decade of marriage, too! There should be some sort of special rule when there is domestic or child abuse involved!!

[@wonderlady1422]

They are very rude at the SS office I phone. She even said maybe I should call your ex spouse

[@MyGovExpert]

Sorry to hear that. Make sure you file a complaint.

[@Hatbox948]

They're very rude too at the Rock Hill, SC SSA office.

[@denisewilson8367]

And the Battle Creek, Michigan office is full of liars besides extremely rude. They said they do NOT do in office appointments at all, when I requested an appointment. While waiting for my ride home, 3 men came out of the building with papers in hand. I was the only person in the front at the reception window and no one was in the waiting room except the guard who made a smart- mouthed comment to my request. I wanted an in office appointment so I could see what the worker was looking at on the computer screen, and be able to view my file, and know who I'm speaking to. Another woman entered & exited while I waited for my ride. She was told the same, no in office appointments too. But she watch 2 of the 3 men come out of the building also.

[@Hatbox948]

@@denisewilson8367 The security guard at the Rock Hill, SC Social Security office is very rude too. I've been several times and he's been rude each time. Once I talked with a rude heavy man who acted like I was a nuisance, and another time the person attempting to help me could barely speak English.

[@debbiekennedy6030]

They have been rude in Greensboro, NC too. I went during my divorce to seeif I could get disability. After hours I finally saw a lady. She only talked to me for a for a minute. She said I didn't have the required work credits in recent years, so I wouldn't qualify. I asked her what do women like me do. She said, "your husband will be your disability payment, and your attorney will make sure of it." My attorney was horrible. She was yelling at me at mediation that I had to accept the offer from my ex or come up with an additional ten thousand dollars for her just to step foot in a court room. I was crying. She had told me it wouldn't be any problem to get permanent spousal support. I signed and only got ten years. She had been paid twenty thousand that my mother gave me. She took a loan out on their house. My dad was deep into Alzheimer's. It's been a nightmare. My ex makes several hundred thousand a year. I'm trying to find an attorney to help me. We have something called change of circumstances here. I'm destitute.

[@theresab802]

What a blessing to have found you. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge

[@MyGovExpert]

You are so welcome

[@shellihebert3823]

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!!!!

[@MyGovExpert]

You are so welcome!

[@ruthfurlow5468]

My sister is divorced and she was married something like 13 years and she is 63 and she was told she didn’t qualify or couldn’t get it, not entitled

[@thelldahthick9438]

Lies

[@thelldahthick9438]

Then the "Federal rules trumping Local Divorce Decrees" should also apply to Federal protection rules of taking away an ex spouse's Spousal Retirement benefits, too, right?

[@MyGovExpert]

Sorry for the delay in responding. I got a LOT of comments all at once. If you still have questions or need help, please join my KZbin LIVE Q&A Thursdays at 4pm PST. Take care, Ed

[@bowwow7505]

Did he pay into it?

[@deedeesigvertsen9157]

SSI ends at age 65 yrs old and then they would change you over then to a percentage of his amount if you were married the 10 yrs and his payed more than your retirement security

[@jeanniepurcella8363]

😅

[@DebLindley-xg8gz]

You can receive SSI aged beginning at age 65.

[@abcdabcd5108]

Great video, as always, thank you so much for all your hard work helping us all. Would you please include the link to the video you mentioned "Independent Entitled Divorced Spouse"? I was not able to locate it on KZbin. 🙏

[@MyGovExpert]

Thank you. Here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5WUhIewpM-isKssi=aQ-ikMtLAnyl5SNQ Take care, Ed

[@claraduffy7343]

Thank you

[@MyGovExpert]

You're welcome

[@mlou7432]

I work for a school, and was told SS will take 2/3 of my 1/2 of my ex-husband’s SS, simply because I didn’t pay into it (I did when I worked other private sector jobs- was told I won’t get Social Security I had paid from them either). Can this be revisited by Social Security and revised ? -is there a way to get this started? If my husband had died and I had to draw from his Social Security, they still would’ve taken 2/3. Why would any Public employee marry someone who pays into SS, knowing they’ll never receive survivor benefits?

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[@bethh4271]

Go Fortran and Cobol. Brings back memories.

[@kimschmidgall1622]

Good info here! Thank you

[@MyGovExpert]

You are very welcome

[@janereinhardt4715]

After being a housewife for 12 years, my mom took Fortran & Cobol classes in 1973 to get her computer programmer job in 1974!

[@miriamremington0851]

I just barely had a representative tell me that my ex has to apply before I can get my ex-spousal benefits. What can I do? I was told just last year that social security requires me to apply for spousal benefits since I am on SSI. and 62 years old.

[@MyGovExpert]

If they told you wrong like that, then ask to see a supervisor and tell them you want to file for Independently Entitled Divorced Spouse benefits and start them when you first asked last year. Take care, Ed

[@spunky38251]

Thank you for sharing all of this in layman’s terms

[@MyGovExpert]

You're so welcome

[@JohnsDeb]

Great vlog! This issue of spousal benefits for the divorced.

[@MyGovExpert]

Glad you think so. I'm updating that video right now. Should be out in about a week. Take care, Ed

[@deedeesigvertsen9157]

With 10 year's marriage not sure how survial benefits work there more for the kids from what i know.

[@pinkmoonilnlosahadi4913]

Who has b 62 the one filing for divorced spouse benefits or the one being filed on.

[@Anjanya1948]

Mine never paid into the system whala! No benefits!

[@DebLindley-xg8gz]

Wow, he's some kind of special, isn't he? Thanks for nothing, right?

[@deedeesigvertsen9157]

Both spouses are eligible its Not one or the other

[@raymccarty4612]

They are not allowed to do the digging for the claimant. You need all the information up front.

[@lindamaloney1651]

Just an interesting tidbit..I worked for Social Security for 7 years in the 70s...

[@MyGovExpert]

I wonder if you were hired with all the SSI employees that were hired at that time.

[@jeanniepurcella8363]

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[@barbaraamoroso7020]

I have recently filed for S.S. I turned 62 five months ago. I filed because of a chronic illness that prevents my working. (Yes, I have applied for disability as well). Question; case worker asked me to send my marriage and divorce papers from my first husband. ( married almost 15 years). Am I correct in understanding that because I remarried ( second husband passed away after almost 6 years of marriage. And because I remarried after his passing, that disqualifies me from receiving spousal benefits from my first husband? Just wanting to have clarity in order to plan for living expenses (regardless of disability qualification). Thank you for your time.

[@MyGovExpert]

If you are not now currently married or you remarried after the age of 60, you might be eligible for benefits on your first husband. That is probably why they asked for the documentation. To determine that eligibility. If you would like to support this channel, consider buying me a coffee or beer: ko-fi.com/edweir ...and no worries if you can't tip, I appreciate you being here!

[@Savannah-ed4rv]

I'm doing my daily training by going back to some of your old videos because I just saw one by a woman who was giving some slightly incorrect information. I wanted to be sure that I was correct!

[@MyGovExpert]

Happy viewing!

[@LisMarsh63]

My x husband worked for the uprr. It has all kinds of deep stuff to understand. I waited forever and never got married because my dad thought I was going to get all this money but we think we figured it out that since I’m divorced I can’t get the amount of money I would get if I was married still. I finally just got married and I’m going to take my money from my own working record.

[@Hatbox948]

I'd still try to get the ex's benefit amount. It doesn't impact his benefit amount and may increase yours.

[@DebLindley-xg8gz]

If you're currently married, you can't collect IEDS. You must be single.

[@DebLindley-xg8gz]

UPRR workers aren't eligible for SSR benefits. They have their own retirement system.

[@SurprisedBooks-xm5gm]

Thank you for the info…

[@MyGovExpert]

Help available here: linktr.ee/MyGovExper

[@Artshinedesign]

I ve been married for over 15 years - we do not live together and I file Head of Household on my taxes. Will this disqualify me for spousal benefits?

[@michellehaynes9995]

I was told I made more than half of my ex spouse’s benefits which I don’t believe is true because I was the lowest wage earner in the household & also stayed at home to care for our two children. SSA told me that I can only get a percentage of his benefits (not the full amount he’s getting) when he dies.

[@MyGovExpert]

Best way to find out is to file and get an official determination. Good luck, Ed

[@deedeesigvertsen9157]

You can only get your or his not both

[@CandaceEldredge]

My question is, can you get your spousal benefits if you file for early retirement or do you have to wait for full retirement to receive it?

[@MyGovExpert]

Sorry for delayed response. Please join one of my many live Q&A sessions if you still have questions.

[@deedeesigvertsen9157]

When he turns 62 years old you can file off his but it's about 32% of his benefit amount only.

[@princeglendenning]

I'm 60 years old. i was married for over 25 years. Seperated 2 1/2 years. Before the divorce, I had no income. No alimony. He agrred to court pay 2k a month. I quit my job in Az for his contract job to IA. 3 uears later he filed for divorce. I had to gett a job to support my self. I'm planning to filed S.S. benifits in 2 years.. when I turn 62. What is the deferents between ages 62 and 65 to collect the benifits.

[@MyGovExpert]

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[@deedeesigvertsen9157]

If you take your or his it's quite a bit less itz around 38% of his full benefit amount I just checked this for myself.

[@lindacaves6851]

What if the judge ruled that your divorce isn’t final for six months but he goes that day and gets married even though the judge explicitly says you can’t. Because for that six months you are still married. But signs it that day and it is 2 months and 3 days until your 10th wedding anniversary

[@MyGovExpert]

SSA has to go by the marriage certificate and divorce decree...whatever it says.

[@jacquelineagurs1518]

Hey I did not know about this at all thank you .

[@bohudson8605]

Dr Weir, do you also advise xspouses of social security employees? I need info on how to proceed in getting my deceased xhusbands retirement benefits after being denied by OPM. We were married 40 years. If you also have extensive info on that Zif like to know. Thank you!

[@ross-smithfamily6317]

Appeal the denial.

[@AngelEyes-xm7el]

I was forced off ssi 62 Put on survivors benifits due to disability. .

[@MyGovExpert]

Sorry for the delay in responding. I got a LOT of comments all at once. If you still have questions or need help, please join my KZbin LIVE Q&A Thursdays at 4pm PST. Take care, Ed

[@deedeesigvertsen9157]

You problem didn't qualify any longer it ends at 65 Amy way SSI does

[@teresaswingle3004]

What if the person claiming remarried? Didnt hear anything on that

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[@annierichards7367]

Don't forget DAC The Disabled Adult Children Program. I worked with Intellectually Disabled Adults ( Disabled before 18 years old, says 21 now) which received Social Security & Medicare as Adults from Parent Social Security.

[@MyGovExpert]

Thank you! I've done several videos on that topic.

[@DebLindley-xg8gz]

Disabled before 22 😉

[@MaiKim-jj5zs]

Hi, just watched your vid. How early can I inquire / apply on ex spouse's benefits? I am not yet 62 couple more years to go.

[@mstobel]

Hello let’s write this again sigh. Married 20 yrs, was very ill no one could figure it out until a dozen years after to which I had multiple tumors on my pituitary and they chopped it off, 3 brain surgeries later. Now I live on a pill to survive. When we were married he worked for his father was to get the business but left me high and dry . While he bought a house for a half million. I raised our three kids and worked when I could but became so sick I had to quit. Lost my sss cause it had no name until 12 yrs later. I get under a grand a month to survive it wasn’t even a couple years he got the business. Can I get it and retro? I was screwed hard had no one to help me.

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[@kimbers9444]

Go for Divorced Spouse Benefits

[@CaliKatJupiter]

My ex husband is 8 years younger than me. Married 12 years. Forced me to not take any of his military retirement. I’m 64 this year. I’ll have to wait until he is 62, me 70 before I can get my increase or him passing away? Correct?

[@MyGovExpert]

Yes, he has to be 62 years old for you to file or deceased.

[@jaxkass6996]

What’s up with waiting two years after the divorce to apply for spousal benefits.

[@MyGovExpert]

If your ex-spouse hasn't filed for benefits yet, then you will have to wait for 2 years. If that person has filed for benefits, then you don't have to wait for 2 years.

[@PresUTube1]

very helpful Thank you !

[@MyGovExpert]

You're welcome!

[@billb9854]

And put GOP / WEP in the mix!

[@pattyd8480]

So the new spouse of an ex-spouse is eligible (at the appropriate age) for a surviving spouse benefit in fewer than 10 years if he/she dies? But the divorced spouse who didn't meet the full 10-year marriage requirement does not? The divorced spouse who had 8 or 9 years invested in the marriage when the other spouse moved on to greener pastures receives no SS benefit from that marriage? That's just sad.

[@MyGovExpert]

Have to be married 10 years. Unless married when they passed

[@cherylcampbell7495]

I missed out by a week for ten years. I told my lawyer and he ignored me. Social security won’t talk to me.

[@MyGovExpert]

Yea, they are very strict there...it has to be 10 years.

[@JustMe-dn9fh]

Get another lawyer. Second opinion or a second pair of eyes analyzing the situation, could make you eligible. I'm not married, but try again. Don't stop at the first No from SsA or your lawyer. Blessing to you.

[@deedeesigvertsen9157]

10 years is 10 years that is the rule no exceptions

[@bowwow7505]

If you knew that, you could have delayed it yourself 🤷‍♀️No?

[@linden5576]

And a lot of people don’t understand that when you are married, and you lose a spouse, and you file your federal taxes at the beginning of the new year for the previous year, you file as “widow” and you can file three consecutive years! The year the spouse passed away and two years after that you would file as “widow”. Wow, my mother-in-law. OK let me back up. My father-in-law never learned to read, but he worked. He was able to get disability and later on some type of retirement and it all leaked out to around 2000 a month. My mother-in-law and my father-in-law were divorced. Mother-in-law was deaf. She worked full-time most of her life and then she came of age to collect Social Security at age 65, so she collected her SS she was living on like $560 a month. Later on so many years later, she went to the Social Security office and she says can I get disability? And they said no you’re already on Social Security. Well, she’s passed away now, but she really struggled and got the end of the stick!

[@saminashafi86]

Do you have to be retired to claim spousal benefits?

[@donapaulen8700]

Two days ago I called social security and waited over an hour. I was asking about divorced spouse benefits. I gave her the info including for ex spouse. She would not give me any idea on what the amount might be (married over 23 years), and told me to call back whenever the ex spouse files for benefits! I told her that I did not think that was accurate, and she simply copped an attitude and repeated herself. 😕

[@MyGovExpert]

Yes, she was definitely 100% wrong. If there's any money left there, then you are entitled to it if your expouse is, at least 62 years old. Unfortunately, you're gonna have to call again. And specifically, say those words independently entitled divorced spouse.

[@donapaulen8700]

@@MyGovExpert This video popped up at the most perfect time. Thanks so much!

[@deedeesigvertsen9157]

As long as he's 65yrs old you can apply but you must make an appointment they won't give info like that on the phone you need to see claim worker

[@DawnRuzek]

Omg I was told the same thing..

[@wisdom4u123]

I am currently married am fra and was on ssi disability from 2004 till 2016 when I remarried at age 59 and lost eligibility due to his income - I am currently collecting retirement social security of $220 a month-the Social Security office says I am not eligible for divorce spouse benefits from my previous spouse of 11 yrs back in the 80’s because I remarried under age 60- but my understanding is that if I was disabled and collecting disability at 59 I am eligible? I was on ssi not ssdi

[@MyGovExpert]

Please check out my new video about these situations. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5avfqKOetGteLs

[@notmeee7302]

SSI is not the same as SSA disability. No such thing as "SSI disability". You may have been 'disabled' and unable to work due to your health but not approved "SSA DISABLED"

[@glorielademorizi2235]

How do I know if he divorce in another country and his ex wife is alive but in another country ..

[@margaretmcnamara2717]

Thank you for all your good works

[@MyGovExpert]

You are very welcome

[@stanfordmed]

Can you receive spousal benefits if you’re under SSDI? Or can SSDI benefits be claimed under Spousal Benefits? The ex wife is60yo on disability, and ex-husband (59 yo) for 10 years and still working.

[@MyGovExpert]

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[@DebLindley-xg8gz]

Yes, you can get IEDS when on SSDI. Both people must be 62 years old.

[@nilsacantellops8173]

How about if you were never divorced they still tell you you’re not entitled to it

[@deedeesigvertsen9157]

Maybe he didn't make enough himself?

[@DebLindley-xg8gz]

If you're not legally Divorced, you can't collect IEDS (Independently Entitled Divorced Spouse) benefits.

[@KimberlyAn-b4m]

I was on SSI then I went in for review and the only one, when I was done and I turned in my paperwork the man at the window said I was looking at some quite a bit of money and I didn't know what to say but he went on to say your due survivors, Widow benefits but I won't get that amount of back pay we will have to Penalize you, l was 54 at that time he said l should have applied at 50 ,l was never told this, can I get the Back pay and when should I get on my own record?

[@deedeesigvertsen9157]

Its not that much and you lose the disability benefits also that's subtracted . You don't get that much on surviver benefits and all only go back 2 yrs but you can apply later

[@flygirljc]

the oklahoma city office made me provide my ex spouse’s phone number or they were going to deny my case/filing - i didn’t even know his number & had to get his number from our son - that ss rep just opened a can of worms cause i don’t think the ex believed that it was not going to affect his retirement & they did not go back to my protective filing of at least 4 months

[@DebLindley-xg8gz]

WTH! You really need to file a complaint. They can't do that, legally. Because you met the requirements and provided the documents needed.

[@DebLindley-xg8gz]

You also need to file an appeal for your back pay.

[@GayleGortney-il1df]

I’m 62, my 1st ex is 65, we were married 23 yrs. He draws $2800 mo. I remarried and divorced before 60 , my 2nd husband has been disabled since he was 17 , so he never worked. How much would I draw off 1st husband if I were to start drawing now at age 62, and is that locked in or does it increase as I get older, also would I get survivor benefits when he passes?

[@MyGovExpert]

Please ask this question during one of my upcoming LIVE Q&A sessions and I’ll be happy to answer it. See you then!

[@ginawoods9127]

What if you are getting alimony, not much. Married for 3 decades alimony only for 5 years

[@MyGovExpert]

Alimony doesn't affect SSA benefits.

[@joan5631]

Remarried before age 60, but then got divorced again after few years and single now. Would this qualify to collect the survivors benefits from the first ex-spouse?

[@MyGovExpert]

Yes, if your not married now, then you can collect benefits from an ex-spouse. Give me a call and we'll go over all your options. Take care, Ed 702-738-1256

[@edhettwer7920]

​@MyGovExpert Isn't it OK to remarry after 60? To collect survivor benefits, that is.

[@MyGovExpert]

Yes, that is correct.

[@JoseGutierrez-xm1vr]

Question, my ex and I were married for 23 years, we divorced, she never remarried and died like 5 years later, I got married about 10 years after she died, I’m 72 years old, do I have any chance to claim survivor benefits? Your answer will be highly appreciated

[@Ginger57]

​@@MyGovExpertmay I call you next week. I feel my situation is complicated with long term disability and a 24 year marriage. Ex husband died at 57 in 2018. Im 58. Am I allowed to draw SSDI and his benefits. Id like to get married again but am prepared to stay unmarried in current relationship. Thank you in advance.⭐

[@stephenyasenchak329]

I understand that if I get divorced. My wife whom doesn't qualify for her own benefits can collect under mine. My question is. Can my benefits be garnished on top of that for alimony.

[@MyGovExpert]

It really depends on the court. That's not really a Social Security thing. Social Security just follows whatever the court tells them to do.

[@stephenyasenchak329]

@@MyGovExpert thank you

[@poshpawleys]

Pay your alimony and you won’t have to worry about being garnished. Yikes.

[@Wiggy8]

My ex is a computer expert, very shrewd and bitter. He has been self employed since our divorce in 2004. Are all earnings reported to social security based on gross earnings or only net earning when self employed? On the SSA site, if he waits til 70 to claim his benefits (which he will) he will receive $1069/month. He regularly made more than $100k per year, while I made about 1/3 of that. Is it possible to take the majority of your self employed income and write it off on deductions? Thereby reducing reported income to the government dramatically ?

[@MyGovExpert]

Talk to you soon, Ed

[@deedeesigvertsen9157]

The highest benefit is only a few grand amount so at 50% spousal if you waited till he is 65yrs old your looking at approx $1500 a month to live on with out any other income the amount drops with other income also.

[@carolr5638]

Can I get information regarding my ex spouse’s amount before either of us retire? I’m trying to plan ahead and am wondering if filing under his benefits is even a remote possibility.

[@MyGovExpert]

Absolutely! Call SSA and they can give you the estimates.

[@juliethomas6592]

My dad and step mom was common law for 27 years. My daddy passed in 2008 they kept fighting her and us my daddy family for her spouse benefits. How can we fix it. Gave 10 years of tax papers they required. Got papers from everyone who's alive still and still no.

[@MyGovExpert]

SSA has to go by state laws when it comes to common law marriages. So if the state doesn't recognize it, then SSA can't either. Hopefully that helps. Take care, Ed

[@lindalaird5121]

I currently receive widow benefits on second marriage. I turn 70 in 2025. I will apply on my own. Will I collect anything from decease spouse and divorce spouse I was married to over 10 years?

[@GODWINS4U]

Both me and my husband is disabled they told me I couldn't draw off him till he's 65 I only get not even 700 this just don't seem right is it and yes still married

[@MyGovExpert]

If his benefit amount is twice yours, then I would definitely call again and file a spouse claim.

[@rebeccagreer4668]

Do I have to wait until ex husband to claim SS?

[@bethteer1509]

Curious, when I asked about these benefits years ago I was told his Fill Benefit had to be Double++ my Full Benefit....is that true? Seems since he worked mych longer than I did, at jobs that Paid Alot more than any job I ever had, his benefits should be at least Double mine!!!

[@MyGovExpert]

That's correct. Her benefit has to be twice yours based on her high 35 years of work.

[@romanhollow2985]

I was married for 10 years, now divorced and re-married for 10 years. I am sure my benefit will be 1/2 of what me ex's is, as she made more than i did. Can I still get this benefit if i am remarried?

[@rosapicos4185]

I heard him in a more recent video that you can get the benefits only if you got married after 60 y o

[@notmeee7302]

Unless you are SSA Disabled, then the remarriage age is 50.

[@deedeesigvertsen9157]

Yes

[@deedeesigvertsen9157]

There isn't any age I just went though this

[@rmoore-zy4fo]

What age can you start this benefit process as a divorce person. And how is the benefit amount determined for this type of benefit.

[@MyGovExpert]

Please join one of my LIVE FREE KZbin Q&A sessions so I can give you a more accurate and complete answer. There are so many exceptions I don't want to give you an incorrect or partial answer. MORE HELP HERE: linktr.ee/MyGovExpert

[@DebLindley-xg8gz]

62 years old. Married 10 years. Divorced 2 years. Collect on your own record first.

[@vada6574]

can I find out what my ex's amount is with his social security number

[@FantabulousNanna]

Hello Dr. Weir, What if your divorced spouse goes into a nursing home? If that spouse passes/dies, can you still collect his SS if he relinquished that payment to the nursing home?

[@MyGovExpert]

Please join one of my FREE LIVE KZbin Q&A sessions so I can give you a more accurate and complete answer. There are so many exceptions I don't want to give you an incorrect or partial answer. MORE HELP HERE: linktr.ee/MyGovExpert

[@kimarmstrong6072]

I have remarried, am I eligible to receive benefits from my first husband?

[@MyGovExpert]

If you remarried after the age of 60, then yes.

[@kimarmstrong6072]

I did not, but thanks for your help.

[@t_sharon_fg]

My ex husband is 64, filed, and retired receiving benefits as of over a month ago. I am 49. We were married close to 12 yrs. I've never remarried. Do I meet the requirements to file, yet? Thank you

[@deedeesigvertsen9157]

Not till your age 62 yrs old can you claim benefits

[@americandesitraveler8607]

Dr Ed indeed it’s a great information 👍🏻✌🏻🙋🏼‍♀️

[@MyGovExpert]

Glad you think so!

[@AA6PA]

Can a person apply for divorce spousal benefits who files 4 or 3 months before reaching exactly at 62 but lost the information on marriage and divorce dates? What will SSA say or ask? P.S divorce spouse is married to someone already and still working

[@MyGovExpert]

3 months before is fine. But you will have to provide your marriage and divorce proof. SSA employees can help you with that.

[@LwmsMo]

Please tell me how you can help my mom. My father filed for a divorce in 1985. Mom was granted a partial divorce. She was married to dad over 20 years. My dad died 14 and a half years later Dec. (1999). My mom got married again in 2003. Her 2nd husband died after about four years. The military won't give her my dad's benefits. Help us please. She is bedridden and needs her benefits.

[@MyGovExpert]

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[@Time_Will_Tell760]

When I call SS and ask about my ex husband’s SS they won’t give me any information as to the amount I would get. And I have his social security number.

[@MyGovExpert]

You have to prove your relationship

[@Time_Will_Tell760]

@@MyGovExpert guess I’ll have to go in person.

[@wanda7519]

I tried to get one of my divorced husband’s SS but I worked for local govt for 18 yrs so they are taking a government pension offset out of mine SS and when I tried to collect my husband, they said that I would get even less than I am now. Are they allowed to take it out of what I would get from his SS?

[@MyGovExpert]

Yes, GPO