My husband of 11 years is now receiving Social Security. He has two children from a previous marriage that are adults and have children of their own. Since he is now receiving SS, and the mother of this child that he has from a previous relationship, is know asking for the father to sign a voluntary acknowlegement of paternity from the state of Maine. We all live in Florida. Will this affect the amount of Social Security that he gets and the amount of mine when I receive benefits? He has been giving her money every month and we are documenting this with receiptsl Will this be sufficient or do we need to go to court for this?
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Only the Social Security Administration can answer your questions. You can find some information via their website but should have all of your questions answered by visiting their local office in your area.
An addendum to my previous answer. Do not sign anything! You state that your husband is providing money every month to the mother of the child. I strongly suggest that your husband immediately see an attorney familiar with child support laws in your area. Just "giving her money" means very little to nothing legally. Your husband must have an attorney experienced in child support laws in your area coordinate a legal child support document between the mother (wherever she lives) and your husband.
Once that document is accepted by your local child support agency, you will know your financial responsibilities and requirements. When you have accomplished this important responsibility-for your husband, the mother and his child-your husband shows his legal responsibility for the child. This specific legal order will protect all parties in case of any future questions.
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