>Boy am I glad Elizabeth stated the number of years to have been married. Otherwise my ex would grab all he could. I don't even know if he is elgible for ss; he worked so seldom, and I sure don't want him to find out he can get mine!! According to what you said, Gale, a person can remarry and still can get the ss or can take the ss?? Thank you guys. Sue > > >---- Original Message ---- >From: gale_gorman@me.com >To: ssstlr@plateautel.net >Subject: Re: [ROOTS-L] Social Security Number so late in life >Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2012 20:16:04 -0500 > >>Either and/or both of you can draw on whichever account is the >highest and no one needs to die. Of course each spouse has to meet >the age requirements. >> >>Gale Gorman >>Houston >> >> >>On Jul 15, 2012, at 6:39 PM, ssstlr wrote: >> >>Gale, are you saying I can get extra benefits (over my own) from my >>ex's ss because we were married and had children together OR THAT he >>can get extra from my ss?? If so, does he have to die first/or me >die >>first before receiving extra? Thanks Sue from NM >> >>