The lesson to be learned is that seniors considering marriage need to plot out their strategy carefully when it comes to claiming Social Security, even if it means in some cases delaying your ...

"When applying for spousal Social Security benefits, it is important to gather the necessary documentation, such as marriage certificates and Social Security numbers," Marcus Miller, certified ...

Generally, there are three situations in which you can get access to more Social Security benefits from your divorced spouse. Those scenarios are: Your marriage lasted 10 years or more.

Social Security. Before the Supreme Court’s ruling this year, it was unclear whether married couples who lived in the 13 states that pro­hibited same-sex marriage were eligible for Social ...

After having her marriage annulled, a reader is worried her ex-husband may be able to tap her Social Security benefits or 401(k) assets. Attorney and adviser, Timothy Wyman, explains what could ...