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Old 12-01-2007, 10:25 AM
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Spousal Support and Nursing Home Costs

What is the name of your state? New York

Can my mother in law lose her spousal support because her ex has been admitted to a nursing home? They have no other assets, just his social security and a small pension which he uses to pay her support. Thank you for any assistance..What is the name of your state?
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Old 12-01-2007, 10:41 AM
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What plans has MIL made for support after he's gone and the pension stops? Has she filed for social security yet?
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Old 12-01-2007, 03:54 PM
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How long was she married to him? does she receive SS? Does she have a retirement?
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Old 12-01-2007, 04:59 PM
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What is the name of your state? New York

Can my mother in law lose her spousal support because her ex has been admitted to a nursing home? They have no other assets, just his social security and a small pension which he uses to pay her support. Thank you for any assistance..What is the name of your state?
Its possible. Nursing home contracts are often structured so that the nursing home becomes the rep payee for social security and pensions, unless the person in question has sufficient assets to truly cover the nursing home bill, with a significant amount left over.

If there are sufficient assets to cover the nursing home bill with some left over, then the patient usually has a financial guardian or POA who would be responsible for paying the alimony payment, just like any other bill.

However, realistically your mother in law needs to be planning on how she is going to live her life without alimony....because the time is coming.
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