It may be possible, depending upon your legal relationship to the child. Please see this link: https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10085.pdf I hope...

Can I file for my ex husbands social security?

SSA rules state the following: If you are divorced, but your marriage lasted 10 years or longer, you can receive benefits on your ex-spouse's...

How can I find out if my payee is scamming money from my social security money?

The SSA can check into the activity of a payee. If you believe that the payee has not treated you fairly, you have every right to contact your...

How do i find an atty in my area to handle my disability appeal with social security

If the SSA is taking away your benefits because they think that you have gotten better., you need to file an appeal within 10 days and request that...

At what point do I need to hire a disability lawyer?

The choice of when to hire an attorney and who you want to hire are very important. Technically, you do not need a lawyer to start the application...

Can a person who was orderd to a drug rehab by drug counselors lose their ssi benefits if they quit the program early?

The SSA will likely not stop someone's benefits only due to the fact that the person quit the treatment program early. If a person would have the...

Can I get disability if I do not take my medications for bipolar disorder and anxiety because I can not afford them?

If you're applying for disability benefits but not complying with the medical treatment prescribed by your doctor, Social Security may be able to...

I agree with the other comments, but also would add that if you are receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), then the SSA can divide up the...

What are my son's chances of receiving SSI benefits and if he is denied what steps should I take?

If you receive a denial notice from the SSA, you generally have 60 days in which to appeal the denial of the benefits. If your son is denied, I...

Garnishment from my social security

As a general rule, Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income Benefits (SSI), and Social Security...