My boyfriend and I have been together for 11 yrs, we have 6 yr old son. My boyfriend is married, but has been separated for 16 yrs, they have 2 children together. If he were to pass away, would my son be entitled to his Social Security benefits? Paternity was not legally established for our son, but there is no question that he is his father, (they look like twins) and he does not have any doubts about it. What do I need to do to secure my son is taken care of?
By TH
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Right NOW is the time to get answers from your Social Security office! Do not put this off as there are several legal things that have to be done and these are almost impossible to complete after a person dies.
And urge your husband (if you've co-habited that long he is your husband, not a "boyfriend") to get a divorce from his other wife. This situation is too complicated for words, especially when there are multiple children involved. Where I live, if a couple lives together for 2 years, they have the same status as a couple who has been married.
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