Yes, in states where same-sex marriage is legal, any employer which provides benefits to the spouses of its employees must do so regardless of their gender. To exclude same-sex spouses would be illegal discrimination, as those states all have discrimination laws on the books.
ex-spouse that has a special needs child, are they able to receive benefits
Yes and they can be open about it. Spouses (married or common-law) are also recognized by the Canadian Forces so they can receive benefits and support too.
No the social security payment amount that you are qualified to receive will not have any affect on the amount of your spouses payment amount that he is already receiving
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Yes. Pursuant to a memo from Secretary provided to same-sex spouses of members of the US military. The benefits that are immediately available as of February 11, 2013 include survivor benefit plan beneficiary for retirees.
Yes, they do.
Yes, if you are eligible for Social Security benefits, you will still receive your benefits. According to the Social Security Administration, the person incarcerated will not receive monthly Social Security benefits, but benefits to their spouse or children will continue as long as those dependents remain eligible.
No, stepchildren and spouses are not eligible for Social Security disability benefits based on their relationship to someone receiving disability benefits. Social Security disability benefits are typically only available to the individual who is disabled, assuming they meet the eligibility criteria.
Yes, it offers all the same benefits it does to opposite-sex spouses.
Yes, effective February 11, 2013. This benefit was specifically enumerated among those that are available immediately to same-sex spouses of US military personnel in a memo from Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta. This represents a change in policy as of this date.
No; as the term implies, spousal support is for spouses. However, you ought to be able to receive child support.
By law, all US companies offer benefits to same-sex spouse IF they offer benefits to opposite-sex spouses.