Child support can affect your disability benefits in several ways, particularly if you owe arrears (i.e., late payments). How exactly your child support income or obligation will affect your Social Security Disability qualifications or payments depends on:
If you are approved for SSDI, your child or children may get benefits. When you qualify, your children will also be eligible in many cases. The benefit amount available to your children will depend on how much you paid in, your benefit amount, and the number of qualifying family members you have.
If you have only one child, your child will likely receive about half of your monthly 
In some cases, you can continue to get some or all your beneficiary/loved one’s Social Security Disability benefits after they pass away. These are known as Survivor’s Benefits. You may also receive a one-time payment of $255 for a death benefit.
If you have questions or concerns, or if the Social Security Administration denies your 
Winning a disability case for mental illness can be difficult because you do not have the same type of medical evidence available you might for a physical ailment. There are no X-rays or scans or laboratory tests to confirm most mental health concerns. Instead, you must rely on notes from your doctor, the outcome of treatments, and other evidence.
At Berger and Green, we can help you prepare and file your claim,...
If your medical condition heals on its own, you may not be able to receive benefits any longer. In general, there are two reasons the Social Security Administration will stop your monthly payment:
