2007-03-09 03:17:21 · 14 answers · asked by Francis P 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
The child is entitled, but the mother gets benifits as long as the child is a minor and as long as the mother has custody of the minor child.
2007-03-09 03:21:29 · answer #1 · answered by MsE 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure about the unmarried mother but my father passed away when I was 15 and I was entitled to survivors benifits untill I was 18. The amount of the benifits is based on the fathers earned income. If he made a lot of money your child will recieve a higher monthly benifit. If he didn't make a lot of money the child is still entitled to benifits just not as high. Call the social securtiy office in your area and explain your situation they will be a great help I promise. Good luck to you and I'm very sorry for your lose.
2007-03-09 03:23:06 · answer #2 · answered by Meiko420 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it has already been established that he is the father, the child and the child alone will be entitled to the fathers social Security benefits until the age of 18. It will depend on how old the father was and if he had already contributed to Social Security through his pay, that will also determine the amount
2007-03-09 03:26:58 · answer #3 · answered by Marla D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the child would be entitled to benefits. right now i have family going through the same thing except the mother and father were married and even though they were married the child is getting the most benefits.
2007-03-09 05:35:56 · answer #4 · answered by Kimberly M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends if the father's willl is entitled to the mother or the child if the child has not reached the age of 18 the mother has to take care of them till they are able to
2007-03-09 03:25:02 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The child should be entitled to social security benefits if they are residents of the U.S. I'd check with the local Social Security office (find it in the phone book). The mother wouldn't be entitled to anything unless the man left it to her specifically or named her in a will or insurance plan. Good luck and God Bless.
2007-03-09 03:25:58 · answer #6 · answered by tersey562 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless their is will, it will automatically go to the child. The way it works is 1) spouse (if there is one), 2) children, and then parents. Some people make the provision that if the child is under 18 that it goes to whom ever is caring for the child but unless it is in writing the child is the beneficiary.
2007-03-09 03:21:58 · answer #7 · answered by juicie813 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you live in the U.S…
Mom’s entitled to nothing. But, *assuming that paternity has been legally established* the child would be entitled to social security benefits (which of course would be paid to Mom--if she has custody--but it’s still not a benefit for “mom” it’s for the child).
2007-03-09 03:27:09 · answer #8 · answered by kp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes in most states. You need a lawyer if you can afford one. If you are broke you need to call Legal Aide. Either way, the child is entitled to provisions that remain.
2007-03-09 04:01:58 · answer #9 · answered by Pamela 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Child can receive his social security and I believe the mother of the child can too
2007-03-09 03:21:27 · answer #10 · answered by angie a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋