Social Security and Child Support?

coville123
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September 29, 20170 found this helpful

He will not get SSI benefits if his father never worked.It is based on the amount of money you made during your working life.For more information go to pocketsense.com/do-worked-eligibility-social-security....
You may receive child support if his father ever gets a job and it is court ordered that he has to pay.

cybergrannie
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September 29, 20170 found this helpful

First of all understand that you should only rely on answers from the Social Security Administration as it is rare that any two cases are the same. You should make an appointment and pay a personal visit to your SSA and ask all of your questions at that time.

• Sadly, your grandson will most likely never see any money from his dad.
• I believe there have been cases where someone has received part of a back payment (even for SSI) when back support was due. This can only be answered by the SSA.
• If, in fact, his dad is approved for SSI then no support payments can be taken from his monthly benefit check.
• You do not mention the mother but I would hope that she is still in the picture and can help with her son.

Please, make an appointment and go to the SSA for answers. You will need SS numbers for your grandson, yourself, and also any papers designating you as the guardian and papers showing the amount of child support due each month.

attosa
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September 29, 20170 found this helpful

It's usually adjusted based on what they make in their life, and it sounds like this is not a good situation. However, every situation can be different and some can be helped and fought for.