'We were divorced for about one year before the accident' "We were divorced for about one year before the accident." (Photo subject is a model.) Dear Help Me Retire, I have a question about collecting ...

Both my current husband and I have ex-spouses. My former spouse — we were married almost 11 years — has never remarried. I believe he could collect on my Social Security. Is that correct? I am 55 and ...

Divorce doesn't always sever financial ties, especially when it comes to Social Security. If you're nearing retirement and were married for at least a decade, you may be able to claim benefits based ...

How do survivor benefits work for divorced spouses? How to collect Social Security on a deceased ex-spouse Advisors’ role in helping clients claim survivor benefits Social Security rules allow a ...

Dear Rusty: I am almost 57, divorced after a 14-year marriage. My former spouse is 15 years older than I and made significantly more money than me. I am required to retire from my job at age 60 but ...

Spouses with no work history can still claim Social Security benefits in certain situations. The spousal benefit can be as much as 50% of the retired worker's primary insurance amount. Spouses cannot ...

I have a question about collecting survivor benefits. My ex-spouse of 20 years recently passed away in an accident. We were divorced for about one year before the accident. I think I am able to start ...