Why is my social security benefits reduced?

At a hearing before a Federal Judge (who did not have much experience with SS matters when he was in private practice) on a SS issue the Judge...

Social Security - what are the family income limits for child filing for SSI?

To add to the previous answer, SS has many different rules about what money is "deemed"; additionally the rules for a child under 18 and one over...

I would like to get full custody of my 4 year old niece. Her mother is my adopted sister, who happens to be a heavy pot smoker.

I would approach your sister and suggest that a guardianship be established with you serving as the guardian of your niece. I would probably cite...

What can you do when you have asked social security and the ALJ for a copy of the audio tape from your SSDI hearing and they

You will to file an appeal and an experienced SS attorney can assist you in this regard. Please keep in mind that there are very specific time...

First of all thanks for helping me! I am a disabled American, I have been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia.

To add to the answers from my colleagues you will need to gather all the documentation that shows your income including a copy of any and all tax...

Dear Attnys: My home is beginning it' foreclosure process at this time. My question is: could the bank take my social security.

I agree with the previous answer but would advise making sure that the Federal Beneftis are in a separate shecking account soloely for that...

I have a judgment against me in the state of Ca. Can this judgment be transferred to the state of NC where I live? and if so

The short answer is that the Judgment can be transferred assuming all the State and local rules (these are not difficult to satisfy) are followed...

Can I file to adopt a teenager that is already adopted?

Unless the couple is willing to consent (and that sounds unlikely) there would need to be some sort of evidence of neglect or abuse and the...

If the children are on disablity then any inheratance that your sister would get may very well effect the SSI benefits but would have little effect...

I agree with Mr. Harkess that it is unlikely that the custody arrangement will change. Any change to that arrangement would need to pass the...