Can My Ex Spouse Draw My Social Security. Your former spouse doesnt have to be collecting his or her retirement benefits yet for you to claim ex-spousal benefits. You cannot claim divorced-spouse benefits tied to a living former mate if you are married.
However there are a few eligibility requirements. When you are ready to claim your Social Security benefit you simply make an appointment with your local SSA office and bring documents that prove the marriage and divorce. You can collect spousal benefits as early as age 62 but in most cases the benefits are reduced permanently if you start collecting.
Your ex-wife can receive Social Security retirement benefits based on your payment record if you were married for at least 10 years.
Your ex-spouse is entitled to collect Social Security retirement or disability benefits. You may be eligible if youre married formerly married divorced or widowed. To be eligible you must have been married to your ex-spouse for 10 years or more. You can collect spousal benefits as early as age 62 but in most cases the benefits are reduced permanently if you start collecting.
