Can the court take ssi for child support?

No. The provisions of section 207(a) of the Act (42 U.S.C. 407(a)), prohibiting attachment of benefits, are specifically made applicable to...

You break a lease at your own peril. You do have a few options, however: Write a formal letter asking the LL to stop what you consider to be...

My husband filed for divorce and has a lawyer, yet I do not; how can I be able to obtain representation for myself?

There are still lawyers out there willing to help; don't give up. The Women's Bar Foundation has a pro bono program. You are likely to find an...

Divorce

The process of "Answering" the Complaint for divorce is not complete until it is served on the opposing party and an affidavit or certificate of...

I have a harassment prevention order in effect until a hearing on 12.27. What facts will the Judge use to determine extension?

Typically, you look at the language of the affidavit she filed when she got the RO. But the burden is on her to plead and prove every element of...

My husband is having a affair I have a 17 yr old can I leave the house before the divorce

Your question should not be whether leaving the marital home will affect your property rights (which my colleagues have explained is not a...

Am I entitled to severance pay after I left the job for being physically assaulted ?

You do not have a RIGHT to severance pay. That is an individually negotiated term or provision of an employment contract. You might consider...

A "lawful" request refers to disclosure of you health records to persons or institutions in possession of a HIPPA release. The patient must sign...

There are a few circumstance in which a party may request "discovery" materials prior to filing an action in court. This will depend on the nature...

In my sep agrmnt I agreed to pay half of college costs for kids. However, last year I declared bankruptcy Am I at all protected?

Your legal remedy is go file a Complaint for Modification of the Divorce Agreement immediately. Only the court can determine if you are absolved...

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