My mother feel & broke her femur and now is not able to work.I need to know how I can get her started on Medicare & disability.

The medical severity requirement for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability benefits is rigorous. A claimant has the...

Attorney fees question

Every attorney maintains their own policies regarding retainer agreements. Ideally (and required in most states) those agreements are in writing. ...

I am needing to learn about ssi benefits for disabled child.

Mr. Pate's suggestions for legal resources is very good. Most legal services programs (local "legal aid" offices) accept such cases and consider...

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1. SSI cannot be garnished for anything. 2. Social Security can be garnished for a student loan. If your medical condition is severe enough...

Can I make my Crack Addicted husband leave my house? The house is in my name only.

There is absolutely no reason to bring your misery to a public forum. Before morning comes you should start the process of identifying appropriate...

I am an authorized user on my husband's credit card. He left the marriage unexpectedly. Can I use the credit card?

Surely your common sense tells you that there will be repercussions, especially for paying an attorney. From a legal standpoint, you should assume...

Social Security and Medicare are insurance programs. If you have paid the premiums and are found eligible, your eligibility continues regardless...

I need a family lawyer to take my Children's mother to court ASAP for not following the current court order in many ways.

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Could a woman be innocent after killing her husband if she has battered woman syndrome?

One of the very important purposes of mock trial exercises is learning to research the law and translate its requirements into practice. The...

Collaborative divorce is suggesting that I get paid home equity in five years in installments to prolong support. good idea?

Do you have a legal question? While we can't responsibly advise strategy in a specific case without knowing a great deal more about the facts of...