My ex-husband, who is unable to work, started to collect SS 8 yrs ago. He is now 52, since then we receive $457 a month for our son. He wants to try to lower the monthly payment in hopes that his own payment will go up. Can he do that, is it possible?
By DD
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If you were awarded child support in a court of law he is obligated to pay the amount until your child is no longer a "child" (usually when they turn 18). If he wants to get the amount lowered he has to go back to court and have the court change his amount.
In my case, when I went on SSD (social security disability) I mentioned to them I had child support payments. Social Security granted a partial payment to my wife. She started getting a check each month from Social Security.
This became my new responsibility to my wife with regard to child support. Social Security initially wasn't going to pay anything because they didn't know about my obligation, I just happened to mention that child support was going to suck up most of my SSD each month and the SS representative said I might be able to get help. This may be an issue with your ex.
Hi - no two cases are alike so you cannot go by someone elses experience. Please just go to your Social Security office (expect to wait awhile) and they can tell you everything you need to know or where you can go to get help. There is probably an office in your city that helps with this sort of thing also.
Usually, Social Security is awarded to their own children under age 18 (this may be an older age now) when a parent is awarded SS benefits and I do not believe anyone has the ability to lower the amount.
You need to know your legal rights - so please - visit you SS office for answers.
You should also contact your office of child support enforcement.
No. The child receives half of your ex's benefit amount. He can not change either amount. They were established when he was approved for the benefit. They will not change until your child is no longer eligible.
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