How do I collect SS - Page 3

esmeraldagooch · ‎03-10-2010

We went to a SS and Medicare planning program. The man running it said sometimes a man may have been married to multiple women for over 10 years. All of them have access to use him to get half of his SS. He doesn't know and it doesn't affect him or the other women.

software · ‎06-08-2016

SSA.gov has a lot of information, very easy to read and understand.

You can do the application online, if SS needs information, they will call you.

I filed on my own earnings, not a husband and it was very easy.

I made a mistake on my application, I got a call, very nice employee and we made the correction.

Everything is now working like clockwork.

RetRN · ‎10-01-2013

If you go to the SS office they will explain everything to you and get you set up. Really no need to stress about, it is easier than you may think. If you were married for 10 years or longer you will be eligible. Good luck.

Glad to see the thoughtless posts have been removed.

Hooty · ‎03-09-2010

Go to the SS web site you can find all the information you need, you don't have to call or visit the office!

It is my understanding if you were married for 10 yrs or more, you can collect ex-husband's SS, even if he is dead!

qvcaddition · ‎03-10-2010

@Love my grandkids

@Love my grandkids wrote:
@drizzellla Don't know if you saw it but the OP is asking about collecting from her ex-s SS.

I have been collecting my x,s after he died. We had been divorced for 30 years and he was married. His was more than mine and we had been married over 10 years. That was the magic number. All the proper documentation in order. I could not be married at the time and wasn,t.

He skipped child support and alimony, so I got the last laugh.

Now they are both dead, he married a younger woman and i,m still alive and kicking. You have to have been married at leAst 10 years. I got the booklet on SS that explained everything. All the papers you need before you go in to sign .

hckynut · ‎03-10-2010

@hsawaknow

It's news to me that retirement had/has anything to do with collecting even one's own SS. I retired at age 52, but I could not get my hands on my SS money for 10 years after I retired. Now this is my own money, not that of a former wife.

Took mine at 62 because the math showed It would take me living 13 more years before it would put more money in my pocket by waiting till I was 65 years old. Who knows how long they are going to live, I certainly don't. The thought of some politico getting my money if I died before I reached 65? Uh,uh, no way!

Might want to consult with a lawyer that specializes in SS and divorce issues. That is what I would do.

hckynut(john)

viva923 · ‎03-12-2010

bring as much paperwork pertaining to your marriage, divorce,if you are retired, paperwork if you have retired from your job. The more paperwork you bring the better chance of getting the tape cut faster than running back and forth for every piece of paper you may need when you go to the social security office.

aubnwa01 · ‎03-09-2010

A friend of mine collected SS on her ex's earnings & let her own go until it was pretty equal to what she was getting based on his. If you delay taking your own SS, you'll get more $$.

CelticCrafter · ‎03-09-2010

@hckynut wrote:

@hsawaknow

It's news to me that retirement had/has anything to do with collecting even one's own SS. I retired at age 52, but I could not get my hands on my SS money for 10 years after I retired. Now this is my own money, not that of a former wife.

Took mine at 62 because the math showed It would take me living 13 more years before it would put more money in my pocket by waiting till I was 65 years old. Who knows how long they are going to live, I certainly don't. The thought of some politico getting my money if I died before I reached 65? Uh,uh, no way!

Might want to consult with a lawyer that specializes in SS and divorce issues. That is what I would do.

hckynut(john)

That and the fact that no one would have benefited from mine if I dropped dead is the reason I took mine at 62. Just last month mine switched over to spousal benefits.