Will my Social Security benefits be reduced if I get divorced?

Will my Social Security benefits be reduced if I get divorced?

If your ex collects Social Security based on your work record, your remarriage doesn’t affect this in any way. Your ex can’t remarry, however. Her benefits stop if she does unless and until her subsequent marriage ends by death, divorce or annulment.

How much Social Security does a divorced wife get?

Key Takeaways. Depending on eligibility, a divorced spouse may indeed be able to collect Social Security benefits through an ex if they were married for at least 10 years. If requirements are met, and if divorced and not remarried, a former spouse can claim 50% of an ex’s benefits, or 100% if/when the ex passes away.

Does Social Security count as income in a divorce?

Under federal law, Social Security benefits may not be divided as community or marital property upon divorce. Unlike other assets, a person does not buy Social Security benefits or otherwise acquire them in a transaction.

Can my ex wife get my military retirement if she remarries?

Even if the former spouse remarries, military pension payments continue, regardless of how the remarriage changes the ex-spouse’s financial standing. As mentioned previously, a former spouse’s military pension payment is an asset right: it is unaffected by any subsequent remarriage.

How many years do you need to retire as an officer?

10 years