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Do my spouse and I both collect our own social security benefit?
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∙ 6y ago
No. Your spouse can receive them and you can receive them, but you have no right to theirs.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoI'm not sure.
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Can a social security recipient outlive his social security benefits?
Generally yes, assuming you were legally married and didn't do them in. The surviving spouse can collect when they reach 62. If a surviving spouse is caring for a child who is receiving survivor benefits the spouse can also collect a benefit while the child is receiving benefits, and then it stops until the spouse is eligible for the retirement benefit.
What death benefit does Social Secuity provide if you are single?
None, Social Security only provides a "Survivor" benefit to your spouse.
Can a dependent of an INCARCERATED person get social security?
Yes, if you are eligible for Social Security benefits, you will still receive your benefits. According to the Social Security Administration, the person incarcerated will not receive monthly Social Security benefits, but benefits to their spouse or children will continue as long as those dependents remain eligible.
What happens to my social security money if I die before I get to collect it and have no minor child or spouse?
They remain in the Social Security fund to be paid to other beneficiaries.
Can an Asian wife who had been divorced for 23 years still be able to make claims at least on retirement?
You may be able to collect social security under your former spouse's benefit. You can find more information at the related question link. Any other "claims" would need to be addressed in the divorce proceeding and incorporated into the decree.You may be able to collect social security under your former spouse's benefit. You can find more information at the related question link. Any other "claims" would need to be addressed in the divorce proceeding and incorporated into the decree.You may be able to collect social security under your former spouse's benefit. You can find more information at the related question link. Any other "claims" would need to be addressed in the divorce proceeding and incorporated into the decree.You may be able to collect social security under your former spouse's benefit. You can find more information at the related question link. Any other "claims" would need to be addressed in the divorce proceeding and incorporated into the decree.
Will marriage mean that your spouse is entitled to part of your social security dissiblity benefit?
Yes. All of it.
Can a woman collect child support from her spouse and from his social security if the child has a disablity?
Not automatically they are two separate issues. For a disabled child to collect SSI benefits they must qualify under the Social Security requirements. Visit Social Security Online for complete information.
Am l entitled to spousal retirement benefits after a divorce?
Private pensions must be addressed in the divorce settlement. You may be entitled to collect under your ex-spouse's social security if you meet those requirements.Private pensions must be addressed in the divorce settlement. You may be entitled to collect under your ex-spouse's social security if you meet those requirements.Private pensions must be addressed in the divorce settlement. You may be entitled to collect under your ex-spouse's social security if you meet those requirements.Private pensions must be addressed in the divorce settlement. You may be entitled to collect under your ex-spouse's social security if you meet those requirements.
Can husband and wife both receive social security?
Yes. See the following excerpts from the Social Security website at the related link provided below:Spouse's benefits:A spouse who has not worked or who has low earnings can be entitled to as much as one-half of the retired worker's full benefit. If you are eligible for both your own retirement benefits and for benefits as a spouse, we always pay your own benefits first. If your benefits as a spouse are higher than your retirement benefits, you will get a combination of benefits equaling the higher spouse benefit.If you have reached your full retirement age, and are eligible for a spouse's or ex-spouse's benefit and your own retirement benefit, you may choose to receive only spouse's benefits and continue accruing delayed retirement credits on your own Social Security record. You may then file for benefits at a later date and receive a higher monthly benefit based on the effect of delayed retirement credits.If you are receiving a pension based on work where you did not pay Social Security taxes, your spouse's benefit may be reduced.Benefits for a divorced spouseYour divorced spouse can get benefits on your Social Security record if the marriage lasted at least 10 years. Your divorced spouse must be 62 or older and unmarried.The amount of benefits he or she gets has no effect on the amount of benefits you or your current spouse can get.Also, if you and your ex-spouse have been divorced for at least two years and you and your ex-spouse are at least 62, he or she can get benefits even if you are not retired.
My husband passed in 2005 and I have been trying to get his social security and have not been able to get it I need to know what I need to do?
A surviving spouse could be eligible for the deceased partner's full Social Security benefit -- depending on the age at which the surviving spouse claims that benefit. The key: your age when your spouse dies. If you already have reached your "full retirement age" (as defined by Social Security) when your spouse dies, you generally will be eligible to receive your deceased partner's full benefit. This assumes that your deceased partner's benefit is larger than your current one, based on your earnings history. But if you haven't reached full retirement age when your spouse dies, you will be eligible for somewhat less than 100% of the deceased partner's benefit. Here's an example: Bob is 70 years old and gets $1,800 a month from Social Security. Marcia, 68, collects $900 a month. Bob dies, and Marcia starts to collect $1,800 a month. The reason: Marcia already has reached full retirement age. You can start collecting Social Security survivor benefits as early as age 60, but at a reduced rate. You will
Will an annulment affect Social Security?
If you were married more than ten years she can collect on your benefit. See related link.If you were married more than ten years she can collect on your benefit. See related link.If you were married more than ten years she can collect on your benefit. See related link.If you were married more than ten years she can collect on your benefit. See related link.
If husband expires before spouse can she receive his higher social security payments?
Yes if he has worked and paid into social security. Do not wait. Call the social security office in your state and find out. Understand, that you cannot collect your social security and your husbands at the same time. They will explain it to you when you call.
