Most states can - and do - garnish SS benefits before you get them: •To enforce child support or alimony obligations under 42 USC 659. •To...

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What should my lawyer be doing to prepare my case?

My colleague's answer is spot on. Call and get an appointment to meet with your attorney. If the attorney does not respond, will not meet or does...

Does my mother qualify for pension benefits?

My colleague's advice is good. Your best bet is to talk to human resources about pension or 401 K eligibility. Good luck to you.

Stents in my heart, work part time, need supplemental SSI benefits

There are limits on how much you can earn and still be found disabled for Social Security. If your work lasts more than 1 or2 months, and you earn...

Can a person sue their employer after a worker's comp claim as been settled and finalized?

A couple thoughts. Many states have a victims of crime fund to cover medical related matters or other types of out of pocket expenses that were...

Can I sue the military

In general, the FTCA is intended to provide monetary compensation for injury, property loss, or death "caused by the negligent or wrongful act or...

My wife collects social security& disability,and rent on property that we both own, refuses to pay mortgage, has been

Have re-posted under divorce; this is not really a Social Security issue or question.

If you have been off work 12 months - or expect to be off for 12 months - absolutely file a claim. And if it turns out you are not off the full 12...

Should I file for social security?

Hmmm. Let's talk about a couple basics here. There are two main types of Social Security disability - SSD and SSI. SSD is paid to people who have...

My colleage's answer is a good one. The only thing that might apply here is if your new husband's benefit rate is on the lower side, then there...