My Mother took my SSI money for herself

[jrsygal37]

I'm sorry this has happened to you. If anything your grandparents are entititled to go after you mother for the SSI money. SSI is to be used for the care of minor receiving the benefits and if my memory serves me well, your mother would have had to fill out a yearly statement showing what she spent the money on. Another words your care. I'm not sure about statue of limitations as I live in NJ but it is federal so I do not think where you lives matters. I would seek out the advice of an attorney. The SSI money should have been going directly to your grandparents on your behalf since they were the people raising you. Were you under their "LEGAL" custody or was it an informal living situation? Elaine

[Gina]

I to am so sorry to read this. It breaks my heart to hear that mothers can actually do this stuff to their own children. I to feel you should get in touch with SS and address this to them, you may need legal advice. Good luck to you, always remember what goes around comes around. Your mother is not a decent woman...

Let us know how you make out and welcome to 4wt

[Dobie]

If your mother was your rep payee at the time, legally she has to be able to demonstrate how the money was spent for your needs. (I've been the rep payee for a couple of disabled individuals). If she cannot show that the money went for your needs, she is accountable to pay the money back.
I'm not sure what the time limit is though.

Originally Posted by Gina

I to am so sorry to read this. It breaks my heart to hear that mothers can actually do this stuff to their own children. I to feel you should get in touch with SS and address this to them, you may need legal advice. Good luck to you, always remember what goes around comes around. Your mother is not a decent woman...

Let us know how you make out and welcome to 4wt

Thanks for all the support! I know it's going to be a long road. Im sure my family is all gonna come down on me for this, but my Mother did a very bad thing.

I did contact a local attorney's office that specializes in SSI stuff. Im waiting to hear back from them. My Mother works for a lawyer's office too but they specialize in Worker's Comp.

Originally Posted by jrsygal37

I'm sorry this has happened to you. If anything your grandparents are entititled to go after you mother for the SSI money. SSI is to be used for the care of minor receiving the benefits and if my memory serves me well, your mother would have had to fill out a yearly statement showing what she spent the money on. Another words your care. I'm not sure about statue of limitations as I live in NJ but it is federal so I do not think where you lives matters. I would seek out the advice of an attorney. The SSI money should have been going directly to your grandparents on your behalf since they were the people raising you. Were you under their "LEGAL" custody or was it an informal living situation? Elaine

My Grandmother tried to get my Mother to sign over legal custody of me and she wouldn't do it. I was raised by my Grandparents. After my Mother let the house SSI bought go to repo, those 2 kids were raised by their Grandparents...nice huh?