Of course. Can you tell me if you are divorced?
Yes, I am.
I understand. Did your marriage last 10 years or longer then?
Yes, me and my former husband have been married for 12 years until I decided to get a divorce. 12 years too many if you ask me.
In that case you can receive benefits on your ex-spouse's record even if they have remarried, provided you meet the conditions.
Does that mean my ex needs to be entitled to Social Security retirement benefits?
Yes. In addition to that your marriage must have lasted 10 years or longer.
It did, so what if my former husband had more benefit on his record?
Then you will get an additional amount on your ex-spouse's record so that the combination of benefits equals that higher amount.
Ah, that's what I thought. And you said that I can still receive benefits, even if my ex-husband has remarried?