Legal Question in Social Security Law in Illinois

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Because marital relationship is based on state laws, please contact a local attorney. Social Security Regulations define a marriage based on the laws of the state you were married in. In order to be entitled to divorced wife's benefits, the insured (your ex-husband) has to be at least 62 years old AND (1) you are the insured's divorce wife, and (2) you were validly married to him under state law, and (3) you & your ex were married for at least 10 yr immediately before your divorce became final; and (3) you apply for benefits, and (4) You are not currently married, and (5) you are age 62 or older, and (6) you are not entitled to old-age or disability benefit, and (7) you have been divorced from him for at least 2 years.