Texas. I am 17 years old and I havent lived with my mother for a year. My dad lives in another town and recieves SSI checks since I am his child I recieve them too. I currently live with my aunt and my mom doesnt help at all. Since my mom is considered my legal parent/guardian she recieves the checks for me. I looked up some information and found out I can move out soon. I have a job so I can take care of myself. I was wondering if there was a way that I could recieve the checks myself or is there another way around this problem?