Social Security and divorce
On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. Many Missouri residents are aware that they can claim Social Security benefits based on their spouse’s earning records. However, they may not aware that they may be able to do so even if they have gotten divorced and are still single. The first requirement to claim benefits based on a former spouse’s income is that the marriage must have lasted at least 10 years. Those who are planning to get a divorce may want to wait until the 10-year mark has passed to be eligible