Divorced-Spouse Social Security Benefits: 8 Rules With Examples
	
	
	
	
		
			May 23, 2019
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			By Elaine Floyd, CFP ®
	
	
	
	Be sure you directly ask prospects and new clients about prior marriages—many are not aware of this possible income stream for retirement. Here are a variety of circumstances that can come up when claiming the divorced-spouse benefit.