Easier Social Security Benefits for Domestic Violence Survivors
This act changes Social Security rules for divorced spouses. It reduces the required marriage duration from 10 to 5 years for individuals who were victims of domestic violence. This allows more domestic violence survivors to access benefits from a former spouse, improving their financial security.
Key points
Reduces the required marriage period from 10 to 5 years for domestic violence victims to claim Social Security benefits from a former spouse.
Requires a court finding that the individual was a victim of domestic violence during the marriage.
Changes will take effect at least 18 months after the act becomes law.
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