We were living togeather 30 years I know common law wife is not recognized in nys, but is there a clause were one can collect servivors benefits with the social security.
2007-07-28 03:26:21 · 5 answers · asked by mike 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Only if the policy has a domestic partner's clause written into the policy. They will not be recognized as a spouse.
2007-07-28 03:49:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can try, but Social Security does not recognize life partners as surviving spouses. Ironically enough a divorced ex-spouse can qualify for survivor's benefits however.
2007-07-28 10:34:04 · answer #2 · answered by fangtaiyang 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe you are entitled to few (if any) benefits, not to mention the lack of responsibility you might have in the care and disposition of your partner should he/she become ill or die.
These are exactly the reasons that Gay people demand the same rights - available only through marriage.
2007-07-28 10:32:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't seem likely to me but goog luck.
2007-07-28 10:30:20 · answer #4 · answered by robert43041 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so, But call and ask because you never know.
2007-07-28 10:33:34 · answer #5 · answered by Robin L 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋