File abandonment to terminate rights?

Please rethink this plan. Usually the termination petition is accompanied by the adoption petition. The adoption petition, however, must be...

My sister is getting money from a real estate property that is being sold. What can she do to keep from losing her SSI?

Yes, what is called a "supplemental needs" or "public benefits" trust can be very useful in preserving the right to benefits and avoiding a...

Can I work without losing my Medicare Benefits?

One important, and little known factor (even by attorneys who should know better) is that the $1,040 benchmark for SGA is NET of medical expenses...

I need some advice from a Business Formation lawyer

Feel free to use the Avvo "Find a Lawyer" function and retain capable counsel. This Q&A is not intended for attorney recruitment (or client...

If I try to go back to work while on SSDI, will it be difficult to get benefits again if I no longer can work after an attempt?

Take a look at the "trial work period" regulations. They may answer you questions and that plan may best meet your needs.

Allowing a child to sleep on a couch does not make this father a bad one. Many children must share a bed or even sleep on the floor. The...

Can I offer to buy my home for a less amount owed if it was discharged in bankruptcy? Similar to a short sale but buy it myself.

Your understanding of the limited effect of the bankruptcy discharge is accurate, but the self-short sale you describe is really a mortgage...

Can I get child support without my daughter's father getting visitation rights?

Child support and child custody are two completely separate issues. You can obtain a child support order upon a finding of paternity. If he wants...

This description is strongly suspicious for scam. The first clue is the unusual behavior of the "process server." Payday loan extortion is...

Can my social security& retirement checks be taken for unpaid bills I am 71 years old cannot work : back operation

Your needs will be best met by consulting with an experienced bankruptcy attorney, and doing so without delay. Many fine bankruptcy attorneys...