question...not about WLS.

I have a question for anyone who could help. I have a 7 year old son whose father just passed away late last week. The father never wanted anything to do with my son . My husband wants to adopt him but I'm wondering about social secerity. Would my son still receive it? I know this has nothing to do with WLS but I'm on here every day and thought someone could help. Thanks!

Laura, I don't think so but you maybe can call the Social Security office and find out from them. Sorry about your son's loss, but at least he has another man to step up to the plate and be the dad that your son will need. Bonnie

Laura , I was a child of Soc Sec. (my mom passes when I was 15) and my husbands (boyfriend at the time) parents wanted to become my guardians so that they could handle my care ( they literatlly were all I had left) we found out that they couldnt "adopt" and I still recieve the funds from soc sec or child support from my "sperm donor". So I dont believe he would recieve it if your husband adopted him...I would definitly contact the Soc Sec Office! I am so sorry for your sons loss I am sure he has all the love and support anyone could give him though through you and your husband...It takes a great man to take on the role of father with no queastions asked...Props to you for finding someone like that

Laura my ex is disabled and so am i. my kids receive benefits as a result of this, so did my step daughters even after the divorce the youngest girl 18 living in a group home still collected from me. SS said that a child is entitled no matter what. so she collects from me til she is 19. my ex tried to give up his parental rights to keep the girl from receiving off of him and to get out of support. but SS said even if he was allowed by a judge to give up his rights she is still entitled because of birthright. this is the answer from ss website www.socialsecurity.gov Will a child *****ceives survivors benefits lose them after they are adopted? Question Our daughter, who had two young children, passed away two years ago. Her husband is planning to remarry and his fiance wants to adopt the children after the marriage. Will the children lose the Social Security survivor's benefits that they currently receive? Answer No. The adoption of a child already entitled to survivor's benefits does not terminate the child's benefits. hope this helps

Thank you all so much for all your help. My husband is so great with my son, so no matter what, we will probably go ahead with the adoption. All your information helped me though.