Who gets automatic custody of a child when the custodial parent dies? How do I get my daughter?

The police are correct that this is a "civil issue," but having your name on the birth certificate does not create custody rights. There is no such...

Is spouse responsible for medical bills if there is no will, no power of attorney. spouse lives on social security alone.

My condolences for your loss. The legal procedure for resolving creditors' claims against a decedent is probate. The factors listed in your...

I filed a complaint against a Doctor with the Ohio Medical Board, he was sexually/verbally abusive towards me.

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If i get a default judgement can they take my social security disibility check and my small pension check?

As a general rule the law exempts from judgment execution income from Social Security and pensions. In some states the exemption can be lost by...

My ex wife stole my social security card to obtain her green card after I decided to withdraw my petition. How do I stop her?

I will defer to Mr. Bramante regarding immigration law and procedures, but will add that additional relief may be available in connection with your...

I was told that Obama put into effect - disabled children are entitle to SS regardless of parent's income yes or no

Disability benefits through Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are established by Act of Congress and are administered under the...

If you have been foolish enough to attempt to navigate Chapter 13 without counsel, this will be an excellent time to correct that error. Dismissal...

Is it a common for attorneys that have been awarded court and attorney fees not to collect or send an invoice for three years?

Notice of an award of court costs and attorney's fees is made by the Court to the parties and, where represented, through counsel of record. ...

What if someone is incapacitated and does not have a durable power of attorney, can a sibling get a durable power of attorney

A principal must be competent to give a power of attorney to an agent. Competence under these circumstances can be a complicated analysis. A...

Question : I had my hearing Nov 29th. No Ve, Me or lawyer. Judge was extremely kind and understanding. However, I received a VE

Yes, it is a good sign. The Administrative law Judge is required to answer defined questions in a certain order. At the end of the "sequential...