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Can children collect Social Security based on their dad’s record even if he is incarcerated?

Full question: I am 54 and have 3 minor children (9,11, and 17). My ex-husband is 56. He incarcerated with a life sentence. I have full custody of the children. Are they, will they be, eligible to receive his Social Security benefits? And when? Of course, he does not pay child support. Hi there, Unfortunately,…

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Can the SSA withhold Social Security to pay child support?

Full question: Can an ex-spouse from twenty years ago start a claim for child support and spouse support and are now collecting from his retirement, because Social Security is now taking half of his retirement from his monthly check? Hi there, Yes, the Social Security Administration can withhold current and continuing Social Security payments to…

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Will my Social Security benefits be garnished if I owe child support?

Full question: My client is 60 years old. Social Security at age 62 years is $900 month. He owes child support to state. Will they garnish his Social Security check? How much of it? Hi there, Yes, the Social Security Administration is allowed to withhold current and continuing Social Security payments to enforce one’s legal…

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