Can I collect Social Security benefits from ex-husband who remarried when I was a stay-at-home mom for 15 years?

The person who told you that is WRONG! His remarriage has absolutely nothing to do with your ability to claim ex-spouse benefits. As long as: 1) your marriage lasted at least 10 years (yours was 15, so you're good), 2) you are currently unmarried, and 3) you're at least 62, you CAN claim on his record. You'll get 50% of his full retirement age benefit if you wait until your own full retirement age. Less if you claim earlier.

ur church friend is confused. my sister got divorced after 12 yrs and her ex married someone else like 2 months later lol... she still gets benefits from his record and hes been remarried for like 10 yrs now

You've received accurate information from others here, but let me clarify a few more details that might help you: 1. Ex-spouse benefits are available if your marriage lasted at least 10 years, you're unmarried, and you're at least 62. 2. Your ex-husband must be at least 62 for you to claim, even if he hasn't filed for his own benefits yet. 3. If your own work record would provide a higher benefit than the 50% of his you'd get as an ex-spouse, the SSA automatically gives you the higher amount. 4. When you apply, you'll need your marriage certificate and divorce decree, but you won't need any information from him - the SSA already has his earnings record. I recommend creating a my Social Security account online to see your own estimated benefits, then comparing that to what you might get as an ex-spouse (if you know his approximate earnings history).

This is why I HATE dealing with the Social Security Administration!!! So much misinformation out there and their own people sometimes give wrong info too! I spent 3 WEEKS trying to get someone on the phone about my WEP reduction calculation and kept getting disconnected or waiting for hours! OP - definitely ignore what your church friend said. That's completely wrong. But prepare yourself for a frustrating experience trying to get accurate information directly from SSA. Their phone lines are a disaster.

also make sure u apply at the right time! my neighbor applied 2 early and lost like $$$$ forever

Thank you everyone for the helpful information! I'm going to create my Social Security account online tonight and look at my estimated benefits. Sounds like I need to wait until I'm 62 (and until he's 62 as well), but at least I know I have options. This is such a relief after thinking I might be out of luck because of his remarriage.

I went through this EXACT situation!!! My ex remarried a younger woman right after our divorce but I was able to claim on his record when I turned 62. The worker at my local SS office was AMAZING and explained everything. BUT she said that if I ever remarry I would LOSE the ex-spousal benefit!!! So keep that in mind if you're dating anyone... unfortunaely remarrying can actually COST you money in this situation!