We are both on disability and can not afford an attorney to fight for my girlfriends rights

Will repost under probate law as this is not a social security question. Good luck to you.

If a legal separation is filed does that allow a person to file for benefits as an individual rather than a married individual?

If you file for a legal separation and are actually separated, then yes. Contact a local SS attorney to discuss your exact facts in more detail. ...

What is the penalty for giving a false answer on an application for Social Security Disability?

I agree with my colleagues. This forum is not the place to discuss this issue. And, if the claim is for SSDI there may not be fraud involved at...

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MY SON IS RECEVING SSI

Go talk to a representative at your local SS office and see - but get your answer in writing. Only written decisions can be appealed.

Should I try to apply for Social Security Disability for my 5 year old child who was recently diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes?

For children's cases, it is difficult to win. As a "general" rule, without seeing any of the evidence, ask yourself this question: Is the child...

DO i NEED AN ATTY. TO SUE SS FOR CONSTANT HARRASSMENT OVER A DEBIT CARD THEY SAY THEY SENT . THEY DID NOT EVER SEND IT .

Will repost under debt collection for a possible better chance for responses.

I borrowed $ 8,000 as a guar. student loan in 1989, now I'm told I owe over $95,000 and that Dept Ed can garnish my social secur

I would suggest finding out the specifics of how you owe that much on your loan, but after 24 years of accrued interest anything is possible. And...

I was receiving SSI for a few years, I gave working a chance which caused more problem for me, I don't know how to reactive it

There are only limited cases where "reinstatement" is an option. After working for a few years, I believe you will need to file new claims and go...

What happens to someone who, while mentally ill, answers a question falsely on an application for Social Security Disability?

You need to talk to an attorney to review all the related facts. You may contact your local city, county or state bar association to see if they...

My sister has been with her boyfriend and he is self employed. She was getting disability benefits and they cut her benefits off

Hmmm. There are some facts missing. If she just moved in with her boyfriend and is not married, and if the benefits are SSI, there should have...