Can an Ex-Spouse Come After Your Social Security Long After You've Divorced? Here's What You Can Expect.
There's no reason to be surprised -- or worried -- if an ex claims benefits based on your work record.
Overview
Picture this: You're divorced and remarried to someone new. Out of the blue, a person you divorced 20 years earlier contacts you and announces that they've decided to claim Social Security divorced spouse benefits based on your work record. Should you be upset or worry about how a former spouse's claim will affect you or your current spouse? The answer is no.
Here's a look at what it takes for a former spouse to make a claim on your Social Security benefits, how the move will affect you, if it will alter your retirement plan in any way, and if it even matters at all.
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