Q: can my father refuse to give me my social security benefits until I’m 18 even though he kicked me out?
months ago I was kicked out,my father didn’t really care but I didn’t tell them where I was going so my fathers sister reported me missing. I still had the missing person report even though everyone including my dad knew where i was at. we got that resolved and both of them stated it was fine that I stay at the residence I’m at. I recently graduated high school and before this my father collected my social security benefits from my deceased mother I didn’t have control over any of it even when it was in my name and meant for me. when I was kicked out, I was still in school, I waited until I graduated to ask for my social security benefits. my father has not checked up on me or given me any help or anything that belongs to me since this happened. I have been living at another location for months without his care and with his knowledge now that I have graduated and proved I can take care of myself without him. I want my social security benefits so I can take of myself. it’s been MONTHS
A: Call or get online with the Social Security Administration; explain the situation to them and they will head you down the right path. May be a slow process but just take one step at a time and don't lose your patience.
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