QUESTION
If I have a young child that receives SSI disability, will changing his last name to my maiden name affect his SSI benefits?
Asked on Apr 28th, 2014 on Child Custody - Washington
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I want to change his last name because he has his father's last name and he's not in his life. His father doesn't pay child support or anything.
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It shouldn't since his SSN will be the same. However, you will need a court order to do that legally and the dad may not agree.
Answered on May 01st, 2014 at 8:15 PM
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That should not change his benefits.
Answered on May 01st, 2014 at 8:15 PM
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You can't just change the child's name. You would have to ask the permission of the family court which includes serving the motion on the father. If the child receives SSI because the father is on SSI that is construed as his contribution to child support.
Answered on May 01st, 2014 at 8:14 PM