Category Archives: Social Security

Marriage, Divorce, Taxes and Your Social Security Number

February 5, 2008 – 5:42 am

Newlyweds and the recently divorced should make sure that names on their tax returns match those registered with the Social Security Administration (SSA). A mismatch between a name on the tax return and a Social Security number (SSN) could unexpectedly increase a tax bill or reduce the size of any refund.
For newlyweds, the […]

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Social Security Benefits and Divorce

December 13, 2007 – 9:06 am

A divorced spouse is generally eligible to collect Social Security benefits based on the ex-spouse’s record of work and earnings, said Lita Epstein, author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Social Security and Medicare, but it’s not automatic and you should contact the Social Security Administration to see if you’re eligible.
To be eligible, you must […]

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The Role of Social Security in Divorce

October 28, 2007 – 6:00 am

This article [by Kathleen Ventrano of Vetrano & Ventrano in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania] addresses Social Security issues often encountered when there is a divorce.
Although Social Security benefits are not marital property, because such benefits constitute income, they deserve consideration when a couple divorces. Social Security benefits are a potential source of child support, spousal […]

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