INmail: Social Security rules for divorced spouses
Can a divorced person still collect Social Security benefits on an ex’s earnings record?
Jill: Can a divorced person still collect Social Security benefits on an ex’s earnings record? I thought there was a rule change that prevented this.
MBF: No, an eligible divorced spouse can still collect Social Security benefits on an ex’s earnings record if those spousal benefits are larger
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