How does a personal injury award settlement affect my SSI benefit ?

SSI is a welfare program so any money she receives will impact her benefit payment. The settlement proceeds must be reported to the SSA. I...

Why does my child not qualify for benefits from her father's social security benefits? He's $27,000+ in arrears in child support

To add to the prior answer, if the father is receiving SSI benefits not only is there no auxiliary benefit but there is no garnishment of those...

When can I apply for social security number after receiving a notice of acceptance for my I-589 petition ?

This is a question best asked of an immigration attorney.

I would not suggest just walking away from the SSDI claim without a good reason. If you have a lawyer you should have a detailed conversation with...

Applied for SSDIsince 2011 - denied repeatedly but have just been approved for ssi - is there any recourse for years denied ?

Maybe but it can be complicated. I strongly urge you to retain a local SS attorney to review the matter in detail to determine your best course...

This is a question best asked of a business or transactional law attorney in your area. For some reason Avvo noted this as a social security...

Will past lump sum injury comp affect my social security disability benefits?

You need to discuss this in detail with both the lawyer who handled the SS claim and the lawyer who handled the comp claim. A workers compensation...

Is it a HIPAA violation?

Technically yes, but since there is no private right to sue for damages, HIPAA is a toothless law.

Can I use a Virginia lawyer to sue for settlement of divorce handled in a Tennessee court?

The state in which the case is pending unless the Virginia attorney is also licensed to practice in Tennessee and wants to travel a great distance.

Why is my attorney still holding part of my settlement

Hard to know for certain without a lot more information but I suspect your attorney is waiting for written confirmation that there is no lien. If...