Understanding Eligibility for Ex-Spousal Social Security Benefits
This script outlines the specific qualifications needed to be eligible for spousal or ex-spousal Social Security benefits. To qualify, individuals must have been married for at least 10 years before divorcing, unless they are caring for a child eligible for survivor benefits, which waives the marriage duration requirement. It's necessary that the individual is not currently married, as remarriage can disqualify them unless the subsequent marriage also ends. The ex-spouse must qualify for Social Security retirement or disability benefits, and the individual seeking benefits must be at least 62 years old.
00:00 Eligibility and Calculation of Ex-Spousal Benefits
