Key Points An ex-spouse can claim Social Security based on your work record only if they’re eligible. Your ex-spouse can receive benefits even if you’ve remarried. Your ex will need to provide proof of your marriage and divorce. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › Picture this: You're divorced and remarried to someone new. Out of the blue, a person you divorced 20 years earlier contacts you and announces that they've decided to claim Social Security divorced spouse benefits based on your work record. Should you be upset or worry about how a former spouse's claim will affect you or your current spouse? The answer is no.
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