Legal Question in Social Security Law in California

SS after ex husband

Please help;

I was married for 28 years and got divorced . I got married the second time. Now the secondmarriage is on the rocks and divorce is in the air.

I am I going to have rights to collect SS after my first husband , if I am going to be single again. I ma 54 now.

thanks eva


Asked on 10/01/05, 2:49 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
MARK GEYER LAW OFFICES OF MARK MITCHELL GEYER

Re: SS after ex husband

Eva:

YES. Under current SS laws, with a marriage of substantial duration [defined as 10 years or more] your individual benefits that arise derivitively from the prior status of marriage are "locked in."

You can write to social Security or go on line [www.SSA.gov] and get further information.

If you have been married to current husband for 10 years or more, you are doubly covered, but not necessarily for more monthly funds.

Sincerely,

Mark Geyer

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Answered on 10/01/05, 11:24 am


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