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Fiancee's daughter on SSI. What happens when we get married? California.?
My fiancee has a daughter that is disabled enough to qualify for SSI benefits at 5 years of age. She has only one hand, and is extremely visually impaired, and has facial paralysis on one side, as well as a complete lack of muscle development on the right side of her chest.
The child's biological father passed away when she was less than a year old, so her mother applied for SSI benefits for her and got them, to the tune of about $730 per month.
Then she met me, and we're about to get married. Will the child lose her benefits because I bring in more money each month? The child's disability is not ever going to go away, and her visual problems are degenerative (she may lose her sight completely one day). But from what I can tell on the SSA website, it seems like they will take my income into account.
Does anyone have any actual experience with this, as opposed to just reading it on a website? Does the income of step-parents count towards SSI benefits?
Thanks!!
2 Answers
- M SLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
SSI is a federal program administered by the states. Rules vary by state. You need to talk with a person in the SS office in the state you will be living in.
My son had an accident at 14--spinal cord injury, quadriplegic, no vent, so not as severe as Christopher Reeve. We did not apply for SSI on his behalf as they counted our income and assets.
Once he turned 18, only his income counted, and he cannot have more than 2K in the bank. He is our bio child, so could be different for a step child. You really need to talk to someone at Social Security.
- Anonymous5 years ago
" however she is not. my fiancee is undocumented, she entered the united stated illegally 10 years ago and have been living here since" If you marry an illegal alien, she does not magically become legal. In fact your marriage will be suspect of fraud. You will be guilty of Aiding & Abetting, and Harboring. These are crimes on top of the crime she has been committng for the past ten years. Your best bet is to have her file the required paperwork now, before you marry her.
