Download our Flowchart: Am I Eligible For Social Security Benefits If I Have Been Divorced?

Social Security benefits can be confusing for a divorced individual. There are several important and unique issues that must be considered before filing a claim to collect Social Security benefits. To help make the analysis easier, we have created the “Am I Eligible For Social Security Benefits If I Have Been Divorced?” flowchart. It addresses these common Social Security issues that arise for clients who have experienced a divorce, including:

How the length of a marriage affects eligibility | Impact of multiple divorces | How the time since the divorce occurred affects eligibility | Age that benefits can be collected | Possible reduction in benefits if collected before Full Retirement Age | Impact of a remarriage