Real Answers for Life’s Money Challenges

Ive been married for 42 years and worked throughout those years.

I will not retire for seven more years.

Can I request half of his Social Security benefits as settlement in the divorce?

A couple look unhappy as they look out the window faced away from one another.

Surprised Single

Dear Surprised,

Im sorry for your circumstances; this sounds shocking and difficult to absorb.

The Social Security Administration lets you claim up to half of his benefit amount as a matter of course.

Youll receive the higher amount of the two benefits.

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it’s possible for you to apply for these benefits anytime youre eligible.

Use theSSAs Retirement Plannerto see what you could receive and determine the best time to apply for benefits.

alimony) in the divorce settlement.

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