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Old 03-11-2014, 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by barbara View Post
Yes, that's right. I mis understood your previous post.

I've worked with the elderly for nearly twenty years and, it is not unusual for a struggling couple to divorce legally, but stay together, so they can each get their full SS benefit.
I must be missing something. If 'their full SS benefit' is greater than the 50% spousal benefit, that's what they get without divorcing, isn't it?
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