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Originally Posted by rjm1cc
Did not read all the answers. Each of you can collect your own benefit which is based on your earning history.
If one spouce had much greater earnings that the other, the spouse with lower earnings can elect to receive an amount equal to 1/2 of the other spouces. Thus being married can be a plus for some. This explanation is simplified but should work as you described your case.
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I would just point out that, as long as you were married for at least 10 years, being divorced does not affect your eligibility for the spouse benefit.