Legal Question in Social Security Law in Pennsylvania
Disability
My mother and father were married
for 22 years. Were divorced in 1996
and reunited in 1998. They've lived
together as a married couple since.
My father was making arrangements
for them to remarry when he
unexpectedly died. Now my mother
is without any of his disability
benefits. Is there any law that
would cover her in a situation like
this? They shared a bank account
and lived as a married couple. They
were originally married for 22 years
prior to the 2 year divorce. I also
lived with my parents (age 33 now)
for the last 8 years. My mother is 58
years old. My father was 60. He
passed away this New Years Eve.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Disability
Since they were married over ten years she would still qualify as his wife. As for specific benefits she should contact Social Security. I don't think she qualifies yet.