Legal Question in Social Security Law in Florida

Disabled and need information please

Dear Sirs,

I was married for 21 years in NY and then divorced. My ex husband made a large salary, paid taxes and social security was taken out each week. I unfortuately, have been declared disabled and receive social security a low amount each month. I have remarried and live in Florida. My ex husband died in NY and I wanted to know if I can have some type of increase in my benefit from him because I was married for so long. Please let me know, it is difficult on living on $500.00 a month, with medicine and expenses. Thank you.


Asked on 3/14/06, 6:27 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas Shigo The Shigo Law Firm, P.A.

Re: Disabled and need information please

To receive disability benefits based on a former spouse's earnings record: 1.) must have been married to former spouse for at least 10 years; 2.) must be at least 62 years old; and 3.) must be unmarried.

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Answered on 3/15/06, 12:18 pm


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