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You need to check their original divorce decree. The first wife may indeed have a right to a portion of her ex-husband's pension.
if you claim bankrupcy can it effect your pension
The early retirement age to claim a state pension varies from country to country. In some countries, it is possible to claim a reduced state pension at an early age, while in others, the full pension is only available at the standard retirement age. It is best to check the specific rules and regulations of your country's state pension system to determine if early retirement is an option.
death pension claims
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Unless she was awarded some of the ex-husbands pension in the divorce decree, she can't. If she was awarded access to a percentage of his pension, she should contact the company for whom he worked - and eventually she should be preprared to supply the pension administrator with a copy of the court order which states in what amount she has a claim on the ex's funds.
you need to contact the financial company that handles your pension fund
If you are working you should not be claiming state benefits (apart form your state retirement pension) as to work and claim social security is fraud. If you mean will your pension increase if you are already drawing it and keep working then the answer is no. However, once you pass pension age you no longer have to pay the national insurance contributions (which contribute to your pension) if you keep working. If you defer taking your state pension and keep working, then from the date you could have taken your state pension you WILL get a pension increase of 10% for each year you defer taking it (or you can take the back pension as a lump sum instead).
If you are of pensionable age (entitled to your pension) you should write to the union and ask how to claim your pension.
Not until the veteran dies. The pension is the property of the veteran, NOT their spouse. While the veteran is alive, the spouse would not have any monetary claim on the veterans pension unless they divorced. Only then would she be able to make a claim on a percentage of his pension payment.
No it wont effect your pension or SSI only hers.
You can typically claim a widow's pension after the death of your spouse. The specific requirements and timing for claiming depend on the pension plan or system in place. It's best to contact the relevant pension authority or consult the pension plan documentation for specific information on when and how to claim your widow's pension.