SSD Benefits for dependent children
What is the name of your state? Colorado
I am going through a divorce which will be final on May 9, 2005. My husband has filed for SSD. His social security statement says his benefits will be approx. $1,600 per month. Since he has no other income that leaves me with no promise of child support for our 14 year old daughter. Our divorce mediator told me that once the the benefits went through, my daughter would receive benefits each month and they would go to me as the custodial parent. Is there something I should be doing to make sure my daughter receives benefits as well? No one has contacted me or sent any information. I know the benefits to him may take a while to be processed but in the mean time is there any way for me to find out her benefit amount before they come. I know he started all of this in September of 2004, and from what I understand the first 6 mos or so are a waiting period. Is that correct? Also, at what age would dependant benefits end, does it depend on whether or not a child is a full time college student or just when they turn 18? I have tried to browse the internet and find the answers to my questions but it is not very black and white.
Thanks!
What is the name of your state? Colorado
I am going through a divorce which will be final on May 9, 2005. My husband has filed for SSD. His social security statement says his benefits will be approx. $1,600 per month. Since he has no other income that leaves me with no promise of child support for our 14 year old daughter. Our divorce mediator told me that once the the benefits went through, my daughter would receive benefits each month and they would go to me as the custodial parent. Is there something I should be doing to make sure my daughter receives benefits as well? No one has contacted me or sent any information. I know the benefits to him may take a while to be processed but in the mean time is there any way for me to find out her benefit amount before they come. I know he started all of this in September of 2004, and from what I understand the first 6 mos or so are a waiting period. Is that correct? Also, at what age would dependant benefits end, does it depend on whether or not a child is a full time college student or just when they turn 18? I have tried to browse the internet and find the answers to my questions but it is not very black and white.
Thanks!
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