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Columbus Ohio Social Security Disability Attorney and Lawyer providing experienced Social Security Disability legal services in Columbus, Franklin County Ohio, Central Ohio, and throughout the State of Ohio.

When you start receiving disability benefits, certain members of your family also may qualify for benefits on your record. Benefits may be paid to:

• Your Spouse;

• Your Divorced Spouse;

• Your Children; or

• Your Disabled Child.

Each family member may be eligible for a monthly benefit of up to 50 percent of your disability rate. However, there is a limit to the amount the Social Security Administration can pay your family members. The total depends on your benefit amount and the number of family members who also qualify on your record. The total varies, but generally the total amount your family can receive is about 50 to 80 percent of your disability benefit.

If the sum of the benefits payable on your account is greater than the family limit, the benefits to the family members will be reduced proportionately. Your benefit will not be affected.

Note: If you have a divorced spouse who qualifies for benefits, it will not affect the amount of benefits you or your family may receive.

If any of your qualified family members apply for benefits with you, the Social Security Administration will ask you for their Social Security numbers and their birth certificates. If your spouse is applying for benefits, the Social Security Administration also may ask for proof of marriage, and dates of prior marriages, if applicable.

If you have been denied Social Security Disability Benefits, you should seek the legal advice and representation of experienced legal counsel to ensure you are fully aware of your legal rights, how the Social Security Administration operates, ensure all of your documentation is properly prepared and submitted in a timely manner, and fight for your legal rights in Social Security Disability legal issues and disputes.

Columbus Ohio Social Security Disability Attorney and Lawyer providing experienced Social Security Disability legal services in Columbus, Franklin County Ohio, Central Ohio, and throughout the State of Ohio.