You Child and His or Her Social Security Benefits

12/12/08

Q: But, will my children receive social security benefits even if they do not live with me?

Whether or not your children can receive benefits will depend on your specific relationship with them. For a child to be able to obtain benefits under your social security account, he or she must be financially dependent upon you. Whether they live with you or not, your child will automatically be considered your financial dependent if you share any of the following relationships with them: Cool hyperlink.

• The child is your legitimate, natural child • He or she is your adopted child • He or she is your natural but illegitimate child for whom a judge has issued a determination of support, or for whom you make regular financial contributions.

If you have a recognized, illegitimate child who does not reside in your home, and for whom a judge has not made an official determination of support, you can give evidence of that child's financial dependence upon you by providing:

• Evidence that the child is eligible as your dependent under other programs (state and federal) • Previous tax returns in which you claimed the child as a dependent • Records that you made periodic payments for the child • Additional related proofs a great page to read..