Questions answered by Laurel Christine Farrell

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Can my husband get disability for a spinal cord stroke?

Laurel's answer | Answered on October 30, 2012

A disability award is based on whether or not you have an injury or illness that prevents you from working for at least one year or results in...

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An 84 year old is receiving SSI and welfare benefits. Would a $1000 monthly annuity payment affect these bentfits?

Laurel's answer | Answered on October 30, 2012

SSI is a need- based benefit. The receipt of annuity payments decreases her need for benefits. Therefore, her benefits will be decreased. She...

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I live in Wisconsin I applied for SSDI in Oct. 2008 and was accepted in Sept of 2012 with an offset date of March 2010

Laurel's answer | Answered on October 30, 2012

In most states, overpayment of child support is considered a gift. This means that you will not be reimbursed for the overpayment. That being...

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Social securtity question

Laurel's answer | Answered on October 30, 2012

If the benefit check does not have your name on it, you should not cash it! I would start by visiting your local Social Security Administration...

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I'm 35 years of age and only worked 5 or 6 jobs in my whole life. Will I receive ssdi and ssi benefits?

Laurel's answer | Answered on October 30, 2012

It sound like you have already had a hearing. If you have, you will be receiving a written explanation of your benefits. The amount you receive...

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I am in the process of waiting on my disability claim to get approved. This is my first time applying , should I get an lawyer?

Laurel's answer | Answered on October 29, 2012

If you need help completing the forms or are unsure of deadlines, it may be wise to get a lawyer sooner rather than later. Your condition may...

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I am the grandmother of a 16 year old boy, i have cared and supported him for 14 years, am i entittled to child support ?

Laurel's answer | Answered on May 04, 2009

Yes.

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Can I collect child support without a child support order ?

Laurel's answer | Answered on May 04, 2009

State laws generally provide for an award of retroactive child support. The number of years you are allowed to collect retroactive child support...

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Am I responsible for child support even if my ex-husband did not issue an order for it?

Laurel's answer | Answered on March 14, 2009

Any time a child lives with one parent, the other parent has a legal obligation to pay child support to the parent the child lives with. When a...

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I just left my daughters father,though we have never been married, how do I obtain child support?

Laurel's answer | Answered on March 14, 2009

All states have a Title IV-D agency, better known as Child Support Enforcement, that helps parents obtain child support from the other parent. In...

Laurel Christine Farrell's Answers (18)

Can my husband get disability for a spinal cord stroke?

An 84 year old is receiving SSI and welfare benefits. Would a $1000 monthly annuity payment affect these bentfits?

I live in Wisconsin I applied for SSDI in Oct. 2008 and was accepted in Sept of 2012 with an offset date of March 2010

Social securtity question

I'm 35 years of age and only worked 5 or 6 jobs in my whole life. Will I receive ssdi and ssi benefits?

I am in the process of waiting on my disability claim to get approved. This is my first time applying , should I get an lawyer?

I am the grandmother of a 16 year old boy, i have cared and supported him for 14 years, am i entittled to child support ?

Can I collect child support without a child support order ?

Am I responsible for child support even if my ex-husband did not issue an order for it?

I just left my daughters father,though we have never been married, how do I obtain child support?