When my dad died, my mom signed up for his Social Security when I wasn't living with her and used the money to fix up her boyfriend's house. How do I go about getting it back? I am turning 18 in a couple of weeks and need it to move out.
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Your Mom was supposed to be getting some of your Dad's Survivor's Benefits. As far as I know they aren't just for kids. Why weren't you living with your Mom, and if you knew she was getting the money for your support and not turning it over to the (adult) that you were living with to pay for your support, you should have reported that to the Social Security Office.
The money that you think you should be getting is supposed to go towards your support, not just be handed over to you. If it isn't used for your support, it is supposed to be put into savings for you. Do you have proof that she used your money to fix up her boyfriend's house?
Where are you living now? If you really want to move out, get a job and save the money until you have enough to start up. When you move out you could make do in a sleeping room for awhile until you get on your feet.
Make an appointment to talk to somebody at your local Social Security Office, they can give you the best advice. I have heard of people having to show proof of what they use the kid's money for, but I think the people that say that have Survivor's Benefits confused with Disability payments for a disabled child.
Was she getting his benefits because she was his widow or was it your benefits she was spending? There is a difference. Also, the money that parents get for the children is the parents money for the care of the child. Checks are made to the parent, not tot he child. Was she paying for your insurance? medical bills? Your car insurance? Your food? If so, that money would be hers to spend.
You have already received great advice so you should realize by now that you probably/may not know enough about SS benefits.
If your mother is/was receiving benefits for your care/support then most likely they will terminate when you reach 18 or you no longer attend high school.
You can check/ask all of these questions with the SSA but most likely the only way for you to receive any of the "past" benefit money would be to sue your mother and be able to prove that she did not provide your support/care during that period of time.
The SSA may ask your mother for proof of your support/care during that time but most likely that is all they will require.
It looks like you will have to get a job and provide your own living expenses if you wish to "move out". Maybe it is time to review your present living conditions and stop looking for a "free ride".
I hope you have finished high school and can apply for jobs in your area or maybe make plans to further your education. Most people consider an 18 year old should be ready to support themselves so whatever you decide now may be one of the biggest decisions of your life.
Why not talk to your mother about how you feel and seek her help/support until you can provide for yourself?
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