Generally, you must meet three criteria to get access to Social Security benefits from your ex-spouse's work record. Those ...

Divorcees are entitled to spousal benefits from Social Security. Read on to see what the rules entail, who's eligible, and ...

Keep reading to learn more about what it takes for an ex-spouse to claim benefits.

Divorce is complicated enough without having to worry about how it might affect your Social Security benefits down the road.

Q. I am divorced and several years older than my ex-husband. Because his earnings always were higher, can I start Social Security from his record before he does? A. Maybe. If your marriage lasted 10 ...

When a spouse dies, the household moves from two Social Security checks to one. Here is how the survivor benefit works and ...

Today's Social Security column addresses questions about how soon benefits may be available based on a new spouse's record, when divorced spousal benefits may be available and taking widow's benefits ...

When most people think of Social Security, they think of the benefits available to workers and possibly their spouses. Some ...