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The father lives in Puerto Rico and has missed over 10 years of child support. He filed for social security about 5 years ago and it got approved last year. So now my son is getting social security through him. Am I allowed to request child support as well? I live in Florida with my son.
answered on Feb 12, 2018
You can still pursue child support. The father will receive some amount of credit for the SSI received by the child.
Almost died, 2 months in hospital, 4 years to recover.
Hoa president harassed, stole money from me, false police report, etc.
Made my illness come back...had to go back on meds, etc. Dr. Told me to sue. Mother hired hoa attorney. This is her condo. We smoked him out. He is no... View More 
answered on Feb 11, 2018
First, ask Justia to take your name down--you will end up otherwise with many solicitations (and if the HOA has an attorney it would be simple to look up your post).
Getting to your question you mentioned "attorney says....." which sounds like you have an attorney.
As to... View More
I feel kind of left out about the matter and they call me about 3 to 6 mos. I feel like a number, don't feel that right given that they want a portion of the money I would receive.
answered on Jan 25, 2018
Short answer. Disability cases can take a long time to complete with large periods of no real activity.
However. If you are not satisfied with the people handling your case you need to hire a different person and have that person request your file from the old party who is currently... View More
answered on Nov 2, 2017
Who are "they" and what are they denying? And does "invega sustenna" mean, perhaps, investigation?
I would like to file for my social security, I will be 62 in Oct. I have not earned enough credits. I was married to a qualified participant for 15 years. That is how I plan to qualify. Here's where I have a problem. I sell on Esty online market place last year the only year they sent a 1099.... View More
answered on Aug 25, 2017
If you file at age 62, instead of 65, there are several drawbacks. The other income you receive will not stop you from receiving Social Security, but there will be tax ramifications. Ask a financial planning professional, or the Social Security Administration for details.
She has $1900 a month in social security, and a $760 monthly car payment, owes $40,000 altogether, for a car that was insured by my father for his use. Can she pursue legal action as he is no longer insuring or operating the vehicle, and she cannot drive or afford the vehicle now that her son has... View More
answered on Aug 19, 2017
Your grabdmother needs to consult with an attorney about this issue.
There's not a way to answer this question based upon the facts presented.
I haven't worked in 17 years due to disability. He died in 1978. Started getting SS in NY, but moved to Florida 1 year ago. Does this change anything?
answered on Aug 12, 2017
I believe your personal benefits would be distinct from the benefits you receive on account of your late husband. So they wouldn't "convert". Contact the Social Security Administration to be sure. And, as a federal program, Social Security doesn't change depending on which... View More
answered on Jun 25, 2017
Not medical benefits under work comp. If you are working now and retire but later become disabled you probably cannot qualify for disability wages
You may want to consider getting an attorney to help consider a settlement
answered on May 23, 2017
The SSI hearing tribunal will have specific rules regarding who may practice before it. The Tennessee attorney should check whether those rules allow him or her to represent you.
IRS said this is taxable. Previously this money was not taxed
answered on May 17, 2017
I would suggest having a tax professional review the details of this payment and the IRS correspondence with you. Certain types of disability payments, such as payments through disability insurance paid for with after-tax earnings, are non-taxable. Other types of disability payments are fully... View More
I will still be paying social security. Do I get that added on to my check?
answered on Mar 22, 2017
Generally, if you are 65 or older you can apply for Social Security benefits and are not penalized for working. See a tax professional for the details.
She wants to use part of her SSI lump sum amount to get us out of debt with our creditors as the amount owed keeps going up each month. Can a judge order Social Security to pay the installment so we can get out of debt. We want to pay what we owe instead of taking bankruptcy. If we can't... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2017
You may be able to protect the SSI lump sum payment and file bankruptcy to discharge your debts. You could also choose to use your wife's SSI lump sum payment to attempt to settle your debts without the necessity of a court order. If I were eligible to file bankruptcy and protect my SSI... View More
If I can t afford health insurance to see a specialist, and the only local access I have to medical care is a ARNP at the local health department (don t qualify for medicaid) will the SSA denied me for not following treatment? Or will they take the inability to afford adequate health care with the... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2016
They don't deny you for not following treatment. They deny you for not having a record saying what you have.
See what letter you can get from the ARNP. Ideally, if they believe in your case they will write why you cannot work at any job on a sustained basis and ask that social... View More
I have already filed an appeal. Is this matter something you can help me with?
answered on Feb 7, 2017
It depends on why they have terminated your benefits. Is it due to an overpayment or your ability to work has changed?
My older cousin was staying with us for a while and took my disabled mother to make a bank account and the teller suggested my mother put a back up on her account just in case because she's blind, and my cousin helped look after the account. she moved out last week and I took my mother to the... View More
answered on Nov 16, 2016
Yes, your mother can sue your cousin to recover the money.
He past away 3 years ago, we were married 10 years together 16 had 3 boys, Plus he raised my oldest son also. Children are all grown and married, I am 53 not disabled at all
answered on Oct 12, 2016
You cannot collect his benefits until you reach retirement age if you are not disabled.
I also have medicare and a secondary insurance which pays for my medical supplies. If I move to Australia, will I loose my coverage and medical supplies?
answered on Sep 20, 2016
The big question is out in Oz will they accept medicare as payment? You won't get SSI, that's for sure. Generally you can move and get your social security--many retired to Poland for example and collected. But SSI doesn't cross borders
answered on Aug 30, 2016
I'm assuming you don't qualify for Social Security Disability under your own earnings record. If you file for divorce but are in the household you may have issues. If the real issue is medical care, you may be able to apply for adult basic. Suggest you speak with a local disability... View More
My father in law was working approximately 20 hours a week due to retirement and social security benefits not being enough. He became ill and now has to do dialysis three days a week due to kidney issues. Because he is on medicare can he get social security benefits to help offset his inability... View More
answered on Aug 24, 2016
You cannot get both social security retirement and social security disability benefits at the same time (if that is what you are asking).
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