What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Pennsylvania
My daughter has sever disabilities and she receives SSDI benefits. The benefits are used to pay rent/food/medical not covered/clothing and socialization needs. Since I am the Rep Payee and she contributes to rent/food, my future ex believes her benefits should be added to my income. I have tried to explain that it is "her" income. But his view is that since it is used to contribute to the household bills it is my income. I work 5 hours a day during her school hours so that I can care for her. I am only seeking 1/2 the mortgage or $600 a month. He has been ordered a temporary payment of $450. He is fighting it and now taking me to court claiming that her benefits should cover what I do not earn.
Is he able to do this? My fear is that she graduates next year and I will be required to pay for services for her out of pocket. Funds that I do not have. Anyone have a clue?
My daughter has sever disabilities and she receives SSDI benefits. The benefits are used to pay rent/food/medical not covered/clothing and socialization needs. Since I am the Rep Payee and she contributes to rent/food, my future ex believes her benefits should be added to my income. I have tried to explain that it is "her" income. But his view is that since it is used to contribute to the household bills it is my income. I work 5 hours a day during her school hours so that I can care for her. I am only seeking 1/2 the mortgage or $600 a month. He has been ordered a temporary payment of $450. He is fighting it and now taking me to court claiming that her benefits should cover what I do not earn.
Is he able to do this? My fear is that she graduates next year and I will be required to pay for services for her out of pocket. Funds that I do not have. Anyone have a clue?