Find Out If Your Child Qualifies for Social Security Benefits
09/19/09
Q: Can my children obtain SS benefits under my account if they do not live at home with me?
If your children do not live with you, their ability to obtain benefits will depend on the specific relationship you share with them. For a child to be able to obtain benefits under your social security account, he or she must be financially dependent upon you. A child is automatically considered financially dependent on you, regardless of where he or she resides, in the following cases: Social security disability attorney.
• The child is your legitimate, natural child • The child is your legally adopted child • The child is your natural, recognized, but unlegitimized child, and either a court has made a determination of support, or you regularly contribute financially to support the child.
If a court has not officially made a determination of support for a recognized natural child that does not live with you, you can show that child's financial dependency upon you by providing:
• Paperwork showing that your child is qualifies as your dependant in other state and federal programs • Old W2s and other tax forms showing that you claimed your child as a dependent • Records that you made periodic payments for the child • Other proofs More information.