Chicago, IL asked in Elder Law, Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Illinois

Q: I’m permanently disabled. I need caregiving 10 hrs a week at 54. I survived DV . I then experienced legal abuse. All I d

Was trust my attorney. She did no ERISA discovery or Private, my ex wife hid assets securing my support. My second lawyer w held my ERISA Alt Payee rights before settlement. He used her 1/3 VFI to write settlement. In podt judgement I discovered she had a -250,000 ADB , 1x Desth Benefit decrease 1.75mm to 128,000. My lawyer waiver my Alt payee ERISA Rights in post retirement? The lawyer had me sign a judgment w no USSO? Never told me of proofs and pro cons. My lawyer send my signed Judgement to Defendent lawyer and said file w court. That when they signed and slipped in USSO w end on desth of payer. I’m precluded from LTC . I’ll need a nurse. I wasn’t awarded Long term alimony. What can I do? I might have a malpractice lawyer, I may have to have authorities investigate ADA,ERISA discrimination and abuse. The oppssing counsel did no disclose. I can fil fraud asap or file civil / criminal. I can’t believe my ex was awarded a frothy 3 mm retirement and I have to try and make this work?

1 Lawyer Answer
Cheryl Powell
Cheryl Powell
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Mt Vernon, IL
  • Licensed in Illinois

A: Your issue is too complex for this forum. Take your papers to an experienced family law lawyer.

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