How Does a Custodial Parent on Social Security Disability Affect Child Support?
A custodial parent receiving Social Security benefits for a disability can affect child support in several ways. The primary issue arising in this situation is whether the benefits are included as part of the custodial parent’s income for purposes of calculating child support payments from the non-custodial parent. The situation will also be affected by the child receiving benefits due to the parent’s disability. The precise affect on child support varies from state to state and the type of benefits received by the disabled parent.
