Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Maryland

survivor benefits for children

ex-husband died 11-02, we were togather for 17 yrs but only married for 3, why can't my daughter, his stepdaughter recieve his benefit? and her biological father died 4-04 and she can't recieve any of his benefits? I am told.


Asked on 10/26/05, 12:06 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

Re: survivor benefits for children

You should be able to get an explanation from someone at the Social Security Administration. I suspect your daughter's ineligibility is because she was never adopted by your husband and therefore legally isn't his child.

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Answered on 10/27/05, 10:27 am


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