Can I petition my same-sex partner?

Can I petition my same-sex partner?

Yes. You may file a Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e). As long as all other immigration requirements are met, a same-sex engagement may allow your fiancé to enter the United States for marriage.

Is wife liable for deceased husband’s debt?

Family members, including spouses, are generally not responsible for paying off the debts of their deceased relatives. That includes credit card debts, student loans, car loans, mortgages and business loans. Instead, any outstanding debts would be paid out from the deceased person’s estate.

What happens to my husbands debt when he dies?

The debt of a deceased person is paid from their estate, which is simply the sum of all the assets they owned at death. If your spouse had a will, the executor they named in the will uses the estate to pay off creditors.

When a spouse dies what happens to their Social Security?

When a retired worker dies, the surviving spouse gets an amount equal to the worker’s full retirement benefit. Example: John Smith has a $1,200-a-month retirement benefit. His wife Jane gets $600 as a 50 percent spousal benefit. Total family income from Social Security is $1,800 a month.

How much of my SS will my wife get when I die?

As noted above, if you have reached full retirement age, you get 100 percent of the benefit your spouse was (or would have been) collecting. If you claim survivor benefits between age 60 (50 if disabled) and your full retirement age, you will receive between 71.5 percent and 99 percent of the deceased’s benefit.

How many wives can claim Social Security?

Social Security says that multiple people are eligible to claim on one worker’s record. But you can get only one benefit and one at a time.

Is the first wife entitled to Social Security?

If you are age 62, unmarried, and divorced from someone entitled to Social Security retirement or disability benefits, you may be eligible to receive benefits based on his or her record. To be eligible, you must have been married to your ex-spouse for 10 years or more.

Is it better to take Social Security at 62 or wait?

The decision of when to take Social Security is highly dependent on your circumstances. You can start taking it as early as age 62 (or earlier if you are a survivor of another Social Security claimant or on disability), wait until you’ve reached full retirement age or even until age 70.

How do you qualify for spousal benefits from Social Security?

What is the eligibility for Social Security spouse’s benefits and my own retirement benefits?

• At least 62 years of age.
• Any age and caring for a child entitled to receive benefits on your spouse’s record and who is younger than age 16 or disabled.