Alimony is usually paid to one or other of the divorced partners from a marriage. It is also usually set by the court as part of the divorce settlement. However if the divorcee paying the alimony circumstances change then it would be reasonable to go back to the court and ask for the agreement to be suspended (or indeed indeed reversed if the other partner is now the better off .... a bit radical but perhaps worth a try). Obviously you can not pay what you no longer have.
However, if the payments are for the support of children (not the old partner) then although you may not be able to pay as much as before you should still find some money out of your social security to support your kids untill they are 18.
It depends on the wording of the alimony decree. Generally, the alimony and the Social Security are independent of one another.
Your spouse's income is not a factor.
No, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits do not increase simply because a recipient is married to a non-working spouse. SSDI benefits are based on the individual’s work history and contributions to Social Security. However, if the disabled individual qualifies for Supplemental Security Income (SSI, which is needs-based), their benefits could be affected by their spouse's income and assets.
Social Security Disability benefits are exempt from any debt collection except for child support obligations. SS benefits can in some cases be garnished for spousal maintenance, but the spouse who is entititled must file a civil suit to obtain a judgment for collection of the court ordered amount.
yes, child support and alimony are the only two debtors that can garnish your social security.
As a disabled veteran, I am witness to such cases where the veteran does collect veterans administration and social security disability. Usually the veteran is receiving VA. disability at the 100% rate. Social security will fight awarding it, usually based on the applicants age. The older you are though, the easier it is to collect both.
Yes it can be included in your adjusted gross income depending on other income earned by you or your spouse. Only part of social security benefits are to be included based on a schedule you complete.
Child support is an obligation, social security is a source of income. They really have nothing to do with one another. If you are asking if she can garnish your social security, the answer is yes. Section 459 of the Act (42 U.S.C. 659) allows Social Security benefits to be garnished to enforce child support and/or alimony obligations;
Your spouse earnings belong to your spouse and would count as any earning for the year for your earning test amount. Only your amount of earnings for the year would be counted for the earning test amount for your social security benefits.
If your spouse is eligible for a social security number, you need to contact Social Security to complete Form ss-5(Application for a Social Security Card), which is a Social Security Administration form.If your spouse is a nonresident/resident alien who isn't eligible for a social security card, then your spouse needs to fill out IRS Form W-7 (IRS Application for Individual Taxpayer Identification Number). The IRS then will assign an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) to your spouse. Your spouse's ITIN then is entered in the line for "Spouse's social security number" on your tax return.
Children of those who receive Social Security Disability Benefits may be entitled to a small monthly benefit amount. Benefits would be paid only if the claimant is considered SSDI or Title II. Those who receive benefits from SSI or Title XVI do not qualify.
Yes, a person who has never worked may be eligible to collect Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits based on their spouse's work record if the spouse qualifies for Social Security benefits. However, SSI is a need-based program, so eligibility also depends on the individual's income and resources. Additionally, if the spouse is receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), the non-working spouse may receive benefits as a dependent. It's important to check the specific eligibility criteria with the Social Security Administration.