Divorced individuals filing for Social Security benefits are often unaware they may qualify for benefits based on marriage to an ex-spouse, even after divorce.
Because the strict guidelines and rules for eligibility may be overlooked by divorce attorneys, divorced individuals need to understand what benefits they are eligible for when they file for Social Security.
If you want to obtain information regarding your benefits, it is now available on the Social Security Administration’s website. The SSA no longer mails annual statements unless you are a worker age 60 or older. Once you have registered for an account, you may verify your earnings and see your estimated benefits based on when you would retire.
To find out more about how divorced individuals may qualify for Social Security benefits from an ex-spouse, click here to read “Divorce and Social Security” by financial advisor Lisa. M. Gabriel with Axius Financial.
Posted by Attorney Sophya Qureshi Raza. Raza practices family law where she effectively guides clients through dissolution of marriage, modifications of prior judgments, and resolving child custody and paternity disputes. She also helps families with legal guardianships and conservatorships for the elderly and disabled.