f you are eligible for retirement benefits on your own record and divorced spouse 's benefits , we will pay the retirement benefit first .If the benefit on your ex - spouse 's record is higher , you will get an additional amount on your ex - spouse 's record so that the combination of benefits equals that higher amount .
and what if that changes?
Yes, you would get an additional amount on your ex - spouse 's record so that the combination of benefits equals that higher amount .
Your ex - spouse is entitled to Social Security retirement or disability benefits ; [8] andp   [9] The benefit you are entitled to receive based on your own work is less than the benefit you would receive based on your ex - spouse 's