I have 3 children and the guy I was with for fifteen years- never married- and the father of our children was killed in action overseas. He was in the U.S. Army. He married a lady and died shortly there after. My question is, he left all of his life insurace to her. Can I fight this? I am not worried about my future but I am concerned with the childrens! I need as much feedback as possible and please, only serious inquiries.
2007-12-10 08:45:39 · 8 answers · asked by Annastacia S 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
As far as the insurance goes, the policy will go to whomever the military member designated as the beneficiary. The children, however, are entitled to benefits and for that you need to check with the social security administration and the JAG office at your nearest base. They will be entitled to healthcare and other such things through the military until they are 18 (longer if full-time students).
It really is sad that he didn't provide for his children in his insurance, but I've seen some horrible things happen to families in regard to the insurance policy.
If you don't live near a base try contacting the VA office near you.
2007-12-10 09:03:12 · answer #1 · answered by jbdb2494 3 · 6⤊ 1⤋
your children are entitled to survivor benefits....however you can not fight the beneficiary thing. even if you had been married it wouldnt matter.you are never required to put anyone on your life insurance as a beneficiary. my husband changed his beneficiary from his exwife to his mother while they were still married even. i think its a pretty stupid thing to do, him not providing for his children, and i wish you could fight it but you cant.
here is a link to see what benefits your children qualify for through the military http://www.military.com/benefits/survivor-benefits also you need to go to the social security office and apply for SSI for the children.
2007-12-10 09:42:56 · answer #2 · answered by CRmac 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
he can leave his insurance to anyone he wishes. the military does NOT recognize common law arrangements.
If the children were recognized by the military as being his however( he had them enrolled into DEERS) they are covered for their medical until they reach their majority(or 25 if a full time college student).
2007-12-10 11:27:09 · answer #3 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I don't think there is anything you can do...I think his children can still get benefits though. You should try and get hold of JAG and see if they will help if not try contacting www.militaryonesource.com.
2007-12-10 08:57:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I would think that if you were together for 15 years, some sort of common-law marraige would exist. I believe after a couple is together for 7 years or more, they are considered married in the eyes of "common law." Don't quote me though.
2007-12-10 08:50:53 · answer #5 · answered by Sumewon 3 · 1⤊ 6⤋
You children's college is paid for if their Dad died at war for us. Call your nearest legal aid tomorrow.
2007-12-10 09:00:56 · answer #6 · answered by pacer 5 · 1⤊ 4⤋
My opinion is you have to be legally marry to him for at lease 10 years to get benefits.
2007-12-10 10:38:35 · answer #7 · answered by imsety 6 · 0⤊ 6⤋
yes, go and fight
2007-12-10 08:55:20 · answer #8 · answered by d 3 · 1⤊ 6⤋