If your ex-wife is getting a distribution directly from the retirement fund she probably does get her own 1099-R. Check your 1099-R from the retirement fund and calculate the amount that would have been the total retirement. This may give you an indication of whether it's the full retirement or that you only get half.
If you determine that you are not authorized the deduction you will have to amend your previous returns.
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