3 Things Newly Divorced People Need to Know About Social Security

Divorce may end your personal relationship with your ex, but it doesn't always end your financial relationship with them. You're probably familiar with the alimony and child support payments one former spouse may owe the other, but few people realize that your ex's finances can also affect how much you get from Social Security. Don't worry -- they won't be able to take any portion of your monthly benefit checks unless you're not keeping up with your alimony or child support payments.