I'm turning 61 soon, unemployed for 1-1.5 year, have asthma/diabetes/etc., and wondering if I can tab into disability benefits

Disability benefits are a possible, but highly unlikely solution for you. The reqauired proof is strict, and the burden falls to the claimant. ...

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Can a person meet -- and surpass -- impairment listings of Social Security and still be denied disability benefits?

Proof of the severity of disorders such as yours is difficult because there is a strong element of subjectivity. To maximize your chances of...

My former husbands attorney called and asked my attorney if I would be willing to sign final divorce papers. I said no.

You have an attorney. This is a matter you should be discussing with him/her. As knowledgable and caring as are the volunteer attorneyhere on...

Is it right for a my 9 year old daughter and her father to be sleeping in the same room? They eat ,sleep,watch tv. in there.

It sounds like your daughter's father is very insightful about her privacy needs. Unless he has done something that would cause specific concern,...

I am in the state of idaho im wondering what i will have to pay for child support,

In Idaho we keep the child custody and child support determinations totally separate. Child custody is determined on the basis of the best...

I have three judgments charge cards one garnished my bank account. Can these collection agencies come take personal belongings?

When the Sheriff's deputy serves the Writ of Attachment he must also provide written information about your exemption rights and procedure. ...

What can I do to make sure I get visitation rights with my granddaughters that are being adopted?

In connection with the adoption, your daughter's parental rights will be terminated. Because we have no law defining or protecting grandparental...

The status of your case is not clear from your question. If you were receiving benefits, but now are having to appeal, maybe you mean your...

I have fibro/chronic fatigue syndrome. What do I need to do to get ssi disability?

For both SSDI and SSI disability, the burden is on the claimant to prove the severity of an impairment and show how the impairment(s) precludes...

My ex husband is currently using our five year old sons ssn to obtain a phone.

Contact law enforcement. This is identity theft, an increasinly common problem frequently not discovered until the child reaches majority and...