I have a question that I have not been able to find the answer to online, perhaps someone here knows the answer?
I'm 57, divorced, and was married for 24 years. When I turn 66, I believe I can draw SS based on my ex husband's earnings (he will only be turning 62 then). This would be the spousal benefit, which is only half, but he is a very high wage earner so it would be half of the maximum. This may (or may not) end up being higher than my own benefit, since I took many years out of the workforce to raise our children and do not earn nearly as much as he does.
But my question is this:
What happens if I remain single until age 66, start drawing SS based on my ex's income, and then later remarry? Can I continue drawing the SS based on my ex's amount? And could my new spouse then draw a spousal benefit based on MY work history?