I am going to he recieving backpay for my SSI, have been told that the IRS can take all of my payment because of a spouses debt.

Talk to a tax attorney but it is my understanding that Title 16 SSI benefits are not subject to IRS liens. Here is a link that may help: ...

What could happen if I simply stopped going to school?

I agree with the prior answer. Could you stop going to school? Sure. What could and will happen? You will be left behind by the modern economy...

Is this Bait and Switch or legal

This is a common if questionable advertising tactic.

I have been waiting on disable social security to give me a answer for 139 days is this normal? How long do they have?

The time it takes varies from judge to judge. Some take weeks while others take months and there is no time limit. I hate to say this but you'll...

How can you encourage the social security appeals council to make a favorable decision themselves rather than remand a claim?

You can encourage them with strong legal arguments which your attorney must have presented in order to get 4 remands. That in itself is not easy.

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Hi, I have been married faithfully for 35 years. Irreconcilable differences.

Your question is unclear. If you re-post with more details I am sure the attorneys on this site would be happy to help.

No I was married to my husband. For 32 years. He took all of. The social security earnings.

I see this a lot and it is always a very bad idea. Unfortunately what's done is done in your case unless you are able to amend your tax returns...

Can my son pay me maintenance or how can he help me with social security benefits.

Your question is a little unclear since SSI benefits are specifically for those who have not worked recently or even at all. And I don't think...

Social security benefits are exempt from garnishment in almost all cases. Not all but almost all and certainly for consumer debts. Just make sure...

When testing SGA cap, please confirm that SS does NOT include SSDI benefit "income" with wages earned.

I agree with Mr. Lonetto and Mr. Pham. The person at the SSA is wrong since earnings for work performed and benefits from SS are two entirely...