SSA Benefits

NY_mike asked . . . .I know we are all aware if we marry a Filipina with minor children. They Qualify for additional benefits under our Social Security retirement. But what happens when you divorce?

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Divorce in the Philippines . . . . ?

Retired American here with 8 year old receiving benefits.

As far as I understand it,

If you as a American marry Filipina already with children which you are not the Biological father, those children cannot and never will be able to receive any of your SS Retirement benefits outside the US.

So, unless they become Citizens of the US with SS or lived there for 5 years etc not possible.

But as far as your question, if  living in the US with children who are already receiving benefits and looking at a divorce, thats a good question…

Sorry, No Clue, but either way it should not effect your benefits

NY_mike asked . . . .I know we are all aware if we marry a Filipina with minor children. They Qualify for additional benefits under our Social Security retirement. But what happens when you divorce?
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Divorce in the Philippines . . . . ? - @Enzyte Bob

Might be a Muslim

FWIW a AI searched revealed that if only Step Children then the benefits will cease the first month after divorce is final.

If they were adopted then treated as your own children and benefits will continue.

Thanks for your replies.

We are all in the US.

Brought her and the children here on a K1 9years ago.

I know. Big mistake! lol

I believe after the divorce, my daughter will still have benefits. But my Ex and my step daughter will lose theirs.

@mugtech

we are in the US

vehicross100 said . . . .

But as far as your question, if living in the US with children who are already receiving benefits and looking at a divorce, thats a good question…
Sorry, No Clue, but either way it should not effect your benefits

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Not quite related . . . . My first wife and I were divorced and I had custody of our two children (now 61 & 59).

One day a check arrived from SS for my two kids. I took the check to the SS office to return it as I thought they were sent in error. They explained to me that my ex wife was collecting SSDI so the kids would received checks till they were 18.

This practice must stop, SS pays money to everyone and that was not intended.

@Enzyte Bob

yeah

that's the rule. if they are under 18 they are entitled.

Don't fret about that for your kids.  Worry about all the dead people still getting paid!

SSA, like all our government, is a mess!

@Enzyte Bob

Right, I was clueless when I applied for my SS.

After I finished applying I received a phone call from our SS here in Manila to finish up all the loose ends.

  The lady then asks me if I will be applying for my Son also. Im like what for, he is not handicapped or disabled etc ?

Then she explained to me that he is eligible just for the two facts that I am receiving my SS and he is under 18.

So now he receives monthly approximately the equivalent of an additional 2/3 of my benefit in his own Bank account (BPI)