Wealth advisor Ben Barzideh, ChFC, is included in Rachel Hartman’s U.S. News & World Report article about how individuals can maximize Social Security with spousal benefits. There are a variety of things to keep in mind if you plan to maximize spousal benefits after divorce. “Both you and your ex-spouse must be at least 62. If your second marriage didn’t last 10 years, you’ll still be eligible to collect benefits on your first spouse’s record,” says Barzideh.