A former spouse is entitled to:
A)A Social Security benefit equal to 40 percent of the higher earning spouse's benefit,provided they were married for 8 years or more
B)A Social Security benefit equal to 50 percent of the higher earning spouse's benefit,provided they were married for 10 years or more
C)A Social Security benefit equal to 60 percent of the higher earning spouse's benefit,provided they were married for 12 years or more
D)A Social Security benefit equal to 70 percent of the higher earning spouse's benefit,provided they were married for 4years or more
E)None of the above

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A former spouse is entitled to a Social Security benefit equal to 50 percent of the higher earning spouse's benefit, provided they were married for 10 years or more. This is known as a divorced spouse's benefit.

A Former Spouse Is Entitled To