Adding my Ex. to my SS account. Has anyone done this? How do we do it?

[3Hotdogs]

We both collect SS. My benefits are $500 more per month. I heard that it is possible to combine the accounts so that she gets the same amount as I do, or maybe a percentage.


Anyone have information on this?

[MOMFUDSKI]

1. She can contact SS and present herself

using an ex-spouse’s SS income. She has to have been married to you for at least 10 years

[marybourg]

2. She can call and make an appointment to talk

to someone on the phone or in person. They are very helpful and knowledgeable. You need do nothing. She’s probably getting the correct amount already.

[Silent Type]

3. Once you cut through all the government speak, I think they are entitled to half of your benefits with conditions like

married 10 years (as mentioned above). But, usually it works out that the spouse is better off with their own benefit. But I'm not positive.

[3Hotdogs]

4. Thx guys.