Legal Question in Social Security Law in Michigan

Re: childrens benifits

Your children can get benefits if they are his biological child, adopted child or dependent stepchild. They must be unmarried; younger than 18; 18-19 years old and a full-time student (no higher than grade 12); or 18 or older and disabled with the disability having started before age 22.

You should apply for benefits for your children. You will need their birth certificate and Social Security numbers and your ex's Social Security number. The Social Security representative who sees you will direct you as to the documents you will need. I would think that your ex's SSN is in your divorce / custody paperwork.

(Please do not rely on this communication which does not create an attorney-client relationship and which is intended merely as a discussion of legal principles and is not to be relied upon.)

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