Katja Rivera, 64, is a massage therapist and theater director in Berkeley, California, who said she's never earned more than about $30,000 a year. When her two daughters were small, she sometimes ...

Spousal benefits are commonly called family benefits; benefits available to family members. Let’s start with spousal benefits in order to truly understand ex-spousal benefits. Current spouses are ...

Ex-spouses may qualify for Social Security survivor benefits after the death of the primary holder. This eligibility extends to those who meet certain criteria, ensuring financial support even after a ...

Dear Savvy Senior: Is it possible to collect Social Security benefits from my ex-spouse? We were married for 12 years but have been divorced for almost 20 years now. — Never Remarried Dear Never: Yes, ...

Spousal benefits are probably the most misunderstood Social Security benefit. Ex-spousal benefits may seem even more convoluted. To keep things simple, ex-spousal benefits are basically the same as ...

For many divorced individuals, Social Security benefits can serve as a crucial financial resource. If you were married for at least ten consecutive years, you might be eligible to receive benefits ...

In November 2022, VERIFY explained how Social Security makes payments to family members in the event of a person’s death. We found that surviving divorced spouses can receive the same survivors ...

Divorced individuals can claim Social Security benefits based on an ex-spouse's work record. To qualify, a couple must have been married for at least 10 years. A person claiming benefits based on an ...