I'm wondering how to start asking my dad for my social security money. My mom passed away when I was 8 from ovarian…

That money is 100% yours. It's considered fraud if it doesn't go to you. Same thing happened with my mom. They asked me if I wanted to press charges and have her sent to jail. I was like no!?

Definitely worth asking if he's be open to it if he's not providing food, shelter, clothing, transportation, phones, entertainment, etc. for you already.

it doesn't stop until you're out of high school @rachelhoffmans

@rachelhoffmans, Contact the social security office. When you turn. 18 that money is supposed to come to you. I'd he's not spending that money at home then they can take it and give it to you. I had to do that with my mom and I got mine. on the other hand of he is you'll have to wait until the state transfers it over at 18

I understand trust me. I felt the same way. but sometimes you just dont get to be in control of what happens when it comes to legal matters and money. unfortunately. It definitely doesnt hurt to ask but I just wanted to let you know to be prepared if it doesnt go well. its not worth the fight.

He gives me money when I ask that's not so much the problem. But instead of every time I need ten bucks I feel like it'd be easier to just set aside an amount to transfer and then I'll have to do what I can with that amount, ya know? I have had a job too since I was 16 but I'm about 36 weeks pregnant so I'm not working anymore. Self sufficiency is great but when my dad makes 5 grand a month already I don't think he needs a whole extra 2,000. They do live in a nice house and I know that can't be cheap. But I don't live there with them so it's just not fair that my money is being used for THEIR things. It sounds selfish but I'm getting ready to be a mom and I need money too. Especially because I'm so young. @mariahje

same thing happened to me growing up. i fought with my mom for 4 years trying to get even 20 dollars out of her for anything. never happened.. i got a job at 15 & never stopped working since then and being self sufficient feels better than having her give me the money. just saying, it might not go well to ask. and if it doesnt dont worry. youll be alright.

well dont stress yourself too much. just talk to him and find out. if hes not struggling for money then i dont think he would have a problem with giving you a bigger chunk of your money. :)

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He's not caring for me, I don't live with him. @junesmommy15

@msvanessa27, it's called "survivors benefits" & I think it stops coming when I turn 18 since its there to replace my moms income. But my dad is also remarried and they are not struggling money wise at all. @pixiestix I don't want to do anything legal to him. He really is a great guy he just doesn't understand fully what I'm going through. He does give me money frequently but not as much as he should especially with the amount on that check. Idk I'm just really starting to stress about money.

Not until you're 18. He's still caring for you.

then you should definitely ask if he will do that for you. its legally your money, but unfortunately until you're 18 if he wont, i dont know if theres anything you can legally do to get it straight to you. sorry if that makes no sense, im still half asleep. lol

When do u make 18?that check will be put in ur name when u reach18 ...its supposed to i was receiving mine at 18 in my name

I'm 17 and yes it's supposed to go to me. It's for necessities for me. Since I have no health bills I wanted to start putting it in savings so I'm able to afford things like formula and toys for my baby.. @msvanessa27 @pixiestix

No. not at all

no, if its supposed to go to you then its not unfair to ask at all.

How old r u?