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Can NY State Dept. of Taxation and Finance steal/garnish my social security (direct deposit) benefits?
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Answered on July 10, 2014
Your benefits cannot only be garnished for Federal Income Tax debt. However, once your money is deposited in your bank account, it is possible that...
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Can my ex go after my social security payments to pay past due alimony and child support?
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If you are receiving Social Security Retirement or Social Security Disability Insurance, your benefits can be garnished for both Alimony and Child...
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Social Security Disability question?
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Answered on July 10, 2014
In addition to the concerns that are expressed in the prior answers, you must also keep in mind that even if you are approved on a new claim, your...
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Can I ask for reasonable accomodation in a Social Security Hearings ?
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Answered on July 10, 2014
It is possible to ask for an accommodation, but the ALJ is not required to grant it. Affidavits (written statements in lieu of testimony) are only...
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Can Social Security Administration be subpoened?
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Answered on July 10, 2014
Generally a State Court cannot Subpoena Social Security to require them to provide any information, as the State Court has no authority over the...
What happens if your lawyer doesn't show up for the ALJ hearing?
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Answered on July 10, 2014
This is really a concern that your husband needs to express directly with the attorney. He has enough to worry about in testifying at the hearing,...
I would like to terminate my SSI benefits. After a year of receiving benefits, would I have to repay all benefits back?
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Answered on July 10, 2014
The first question would be your reason for terminating your benefits. If it is because you now have assets or income that disqualifies you, then...
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Can I get my Social Security Disability hearing sped up? On verge of being homeless due to home foreclosure & no income.
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Answered on July 08, 2014
When I am representing individual's in your circumstance, I always also review the file before making any requests to your local hearing office or...
Why did I stop receiving my survivors social security benefits?
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Answered on July 08, 2014
If you are under the age of 50, you are only entitled to Survivor's Benefits when you are caring for a child under the age of 16. (See this Social...
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I have an advocate, can they help me with level 4? Is mental health considered?
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Answered on July 08, 2014
I agree that it is very important that you speak to your advocate about this. If your most recent denial was by an Administrative Law Judge, even a...
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