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If you have been married for 10 years and not remarried before 60 years of age, you may be eligible for divorced spousal benefits. You qualify for your own benefit, or 50% of your ex-spouse’s at your Full Retirement Age (66 to 67, depending on your year of birth).
Check out more on your Social Security divorced benefits over here: https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/social-security-impact-on-divorced-retirement-income