What effect does marriage have on an adult disabled childs eligibility for benefits?
As a general rule, a disabled adult who is receiving Social Security benefits based on his parent’s work record will lose his benefits if he marries. However, if the adult child marries someone who is also receiving Social Security benefits, the adult child’s benefits will not be affected by the marriage. The benefits may be reinstated if the marriage is either voided or annulled. But if the marriage ends by death or divorce, benefits cannot be reinstated.
