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Old Apr 4, 2007, 04:26 PM
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Can my husband adopt my daughter since the biological father is deceased?
My daughter is 9 years old and her biological father just died July 30th. My husband has been in her life for 7 years and I would like him to offically adopt her now. Also, I get social security for her every month so will that stop if my husband adopts?

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Old Apr 4, 2007, 05:46 PM   #2  
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not sure about the SS, check your local office. But yes, your husband can adopt.
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I do beleive if your husband adopts the SS will stop ( but check with the SS office to be sure) But your husband should be able to adopt now.
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hi i am going through the same exact thing now, i am getting ready to do a stepparent adoption with my step daughter and her mom passed away, you will still get social security if you adopted your step daughter i talked with social security and they said she will still get social security.
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From the SSA website
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The adoption of a child already entitled to survivor's benefits does not terminate the child's benefits. source
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With a death certificate and proof of paternity (i.e. the now-deceased father's name on your daughter's birth certificate), it should be no problem for your husband to adopt.
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