You can apply: Online, if you are within 3 months of age 62 or older, or. You can apply for Social Security spousal benefits online, as long as you're within three months of turning 62 or older.A divorced spouse may be entitled to a monthly payment of up to one-half the amount of the other's retirement or disability benefits. Check eligibility for Social Security benefits. Answer a few questions to see if you qualify for benefits right now. If you are more than one year past full retirement age, go to question 14. Spouse's Social Security number (If none or unknown, so indicate). 13. (3) substantial changes in the federal or state tax laws that affect spousal maintenance. • Your ex-spouse is at least 62 and eligible for Social Security retirement or disability benefits, even if not collecting. (a) If you have an ineligible spouse —(1) Counting income.