Surviving Spouse

Have you recently lost your ex-spouse who was fully or currently insured? § 404.340

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If so, you may be entitled to mother’s or father’s benefits as a surviving divorced spouse. These benefits can be claimed if you meet certain criteria outlined in § 404.340 of the Social Security Administration’s regulations. Firstly, you must have been validly married to the insured under State law, as described in § 404.345, or deemed to […]

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Are you a surviving spouse wondering if you are entitled to mother’s or father’s benefits on the earnings record of your deceased spouse? § 404.339

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The answer lies in the conditions set forth in § 404.339 of the Social Security Act. First and foremost, you must be the widow or widower of the insured and meet the conditions described in § 404.335(a). This means that you must have been married to the deceased for at least nine months prior to their passing,

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