spousal

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Spouses typically have to wait until their significant other collects retirement benefits in order to claim spousal benefits, but that is not the case for ex-spouses.

From MarketWatch

My wife apparently can’t do the spousal benefit because her own benefit would be higher than half of mine.

From MarketWatch

The other is spousal benefits: An individual can claim benefits on a husband or wife’s work record.

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That little rumor you heard is mostly true: You can claim spousal benefits, but with a few stipulations.

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Lauren wants joint legal and physical custody of the two children and seeks spousal support.

From Los Angeles Times