Divorced? You May Be Able To Claim Social Security on Your Ex's Work History

Divorced? You May Be Able To Claim Social Security on Your Ex's Work History

When are divorced spouses entitled to spousal benefits? You are not remarried (in which case, you'd be entitled to spousal benefits based on your current spouse's work history). If you have been divorced for less than two years, you also must wait until your spouse claims benefits on their own work record before you become eligible to begin your spousal benefits.