Im on ssi. I got a settlement from a car acc.

If you have already received the money in your bank account, then you should tell social security so you avoid an overpayment. They will suspend...

Honestly I have no idea how Social Security finds out about that, but somehow they do. I have also seen a strange and mysterious thing where...

SSA would likely say that the rep payee breached a fiduciary duty by self dealing (comingling and giving herself an interest free loan at the...

What does this mean? Will I get paid?

I agree with the prior attorney answers. The case was actually dismissed so the whole thing is a failed effort. Each of them may later file a...

You need to meet with a local bankruptcy lawyer due to the complexity. It depends on many factors, including whether you had insurance coverage...

Depends on what you mean by “misuse.” It could be prison for all out fraud, or nothing at all if she simply spent the money in a way you thought...

Should I wait till divorce is final or refile after divorce?

It depends on how much community debt there is and if your wife is willing to file a joint BK. Talk to a local BK lawyer.

Assuming he owns no other property or valuables beyond what you said then chapter 7 bankruptcy would probably be pretty good for him. You also have...

It will have no effect on SSDI. But if you’re on SSI then it could subject you to an overpayment issue with SSA if it puts you over the single...

You need to tell your bankruptcy lawyer about this, and you can bet the chapter 7 Trustee will ask about it. You have to disclose it on your...