As you may know, Social Security benefits can be shared among spouses. Claiming and eligibility are dependent on the circumstances of the marriage and both individuals’ incomes.
So what happens if a person has had multiple marriages? The San Diego Union-Tribune explains here. In some cases, a person’s widow and ex-spouses can each be entitled to benefits after the person passes. The SSA provides additional details.
This depends on the length of the marriages in each case, along with other factors. Check out the article for greater clarification, and bookmark us for more content like this.
