Spousal Social Security Benefits

Summary

A spouse may still qualify for Social Security benefits based on the others record if they are at least 62 years old, were married for at least 10 years, or are caring for a child from the marriage who is under 16 or disabled. Abandonment does not generally affect these rights. If you were married for less than 10 years, you typically wouldnt qualify for benefits based on your ex-spouses record. Drawing on anothers Social Security allows the lower-earning spouse to receive up to 50% of the higher-earning spouses benefit amount without reducing the original recipients benefits. Consult a local attorney for personalized advice.

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In Alabama if a spouse abandons you are they still entitled to your Social Security or part of it or to draw off of it rather
Hello ****, it's crucial to note that I am providing general information based on federal law:
- If the spouse is * or older and you've been married for at least 10 years, they may be eligible for benefits.
- If the spouse is taking care of your child who is under * or disabled, they can get benefits.
- The spouse's entitlement doesn't reduce your own benefits.
Consult a local attorney for more personalized advice.
How can my spouse draw off my social security if they abandoned the marriage
Hello ****, under federal law:
- Even if a spouse has left the marriage, they could potentially qualify for benefits if you're eligible for social security, they're at least *, and you were married for 10 years or more.
- Abandonment doesn't generally affect social security rights.
Please consult a lawyer for specific advice.
Can i draw off my ex husband isnwebwere married for 8 years but together * in alabama
Hello ****, under federal law:
- You may be eligible to draw benefits from your ex-spouse's Social Security if you were married for at least 10 years.
- The time you were together but not married doesn't count towards this.
Please consult a local attorney for more detailed advice.
Marries *
Hello ****, under federal law:
- If you were married for 9 years, you generally wouldn't qualify for Social Security benefits based on your ex-spouse's record.
- A minimum of 10 years of marriage is typically required.
Please consult a local attorney for a more detailed analysis.
How does a spouse benefit on drawing on anothers social security
Under federal law, a spouse may benefit from the other's Social Security in several ways:
- If they're * or older and were married for at least 10 years.
- If they're caring for a child who is under * or disabled from the marriage.
- The benefits received by the spouse don't reduce the original recipient's benefits.
How does it increase the other spouses benefits
Drawing on another's Social Security doesn't increase the other spouse's benefits. It allows the lower-earning spouse to receive up to *% of the higher-earning spouse's benefit amount. This does not decrease the benefits of the higher-earning spouse.
Can you explain better please i dont understand in alabama
Sure, in Alabama and elsewhere in the U.S., if a spouse has left the marriage, they may still qualify for Social Security benefits based on the other's record. Key factors are the spouse's age (at least *), the length of the marriage (minimum 10 years), and whether they're caring for a child from the marriage who's under * or disabled.