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*Beth* · Aug 22, 2020 at 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by divine1966

I know it’s pretty drastic but since you and your husband live apart would it make sense to divorce? I know it’s like cheating the system in some ways but I’d say not living together you could be considered separated anyways. If you are unable to work and aren’t on SS payments yet due to age, how are you expected to live on $240 or so a month. How do you pay rent? If living with your husband is out of the question, divorcing might be a valid option. Just a thought

Thanks, divine. The thought of divorce has crossed my mind, but I've decided against it. For one thing, we've been married since 1988. It would be sad for us and for our kids if we divorced at this point.

My husband pays my rent and contributes to my support, so unless I could get SSI in addition to his income, it wouldn't be worth it. Also, my husband is a Vietnam veteran, so if he dies I don't want to lose spouse's benefits.