I have a minor child and sepersted from my husband who is retired he gets a check every month for her and had her half the time

The custodial parent is typically appointed as Rep Payee for the child's benefits, and the money is the child's money so it is supposed to be spent...

Will I receive SSI backpay? (specific situation)

In the scenario that you have stated here, you have said you applied for both SSDI and SSI on "6/15/15" so any SSI that you might qualify for would...

It depends on what kind of disability you are receiving. If you you are receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), then the proceeds from...

Survivor benefits unclaimed

Too late at this point. Here's a link to SSA policy on retroactive benefits, with a year prior to date of application (in a few situations) being...

I asked a question about child support.

There isn't a mechanism linking prior questions with follow up posts like this on Avvo. Therefore it is hard for us to guess what you previously...

I am filing for disability right now, would now be the time to seek a lawyer or after I receive disability?

It isn't entirely clear whether you are asking about hiring a disability attorney or a family law/custody attorney. If you are filing for...

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If I take a lump sum payment from my pension plan and use it for a down payment on a mobile home, will it affect my social secur

I too think more information would be needed to give you an answer one way or the other here. You could ask SSA how this might affect your...

I called ssi today to Check on my status and they said my case was closed as of yesterday does that mean I got denied?

Social Security typically does not discuss what the decision is going to be until the Notice is actually sent. No way for anyone to know what the...

I am looking to file for disability but I'm not sure what state to file in.

You can look up the appropriate SSA field office for the zip code where you are actually living and have the case go through that office (keeping...

Social Security Disabilty Payments

Mr. Pham has, as is often the case, given you a comprehensive response with which I agree. It will be most helpful for you to make sure that you...