Legal Question in Family Law in New York

my mother is 68 and she receive social security benefits thru her husband 79 years old. they got married in NY, they been married for more the 30 years.

she wants to divorce him cause his been verbally and psychological abusive with her.

Question, if she gets divorce will she retain the social security benefits?


Asked on 2/19/14, 9:49 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
John O'Donnell Attorney at Law

Since your mother has been married to her husband for over 10 years, she can retain the social security benefits. The divorce will have no impact on these benefits. Please feel free to have your mother contact me for a free initial consultation.

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Answered on 2/19/14, 12:18 pm


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