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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Litigation and Public Benefits for Ohio on
Q: Amazon carrier truck hit and unrecoverable damaged on my brick mailbox and fled without telling us. Can be a case?

My neighbor’s video camera has caught it. Without having caught it by the video camera, I totally would be out of mind when I came home after the work. I complained to Amazon and sent them the video. They did not even apologize their criminal act to the innocent citizen’s property and attempted... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Litigation and Public Benefits for Ohio on
Q: Amazon carrier truck hit and unrecoverable damaged on my brick mailbox and fled without telling us. Can be a case?

My neighbor’s video camera has caught it. Without having caught it by the video camera, I totally would be out of mind when I came home after the work. I complained to Amazon and sent them the video. They did not even apologize their criminal act to the innocent citizen’s property and attempted... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Appeals / Appellate Law, Civil Rights and Public Benefits for Mississippi on
Q: I was fired from Pizza hut jan.12 2023, I was told I was fired because my performance didn't meet their premiere standar

I didn't meet their premiere standards after they appealed my unemployment they said at hearing I got fired for missing 2 days in a row no call no show , but I know I worked those specific days cause Google maps and I worked my aunts birthday jan. 9. They are lying about the dates. . Can you... Read more »

Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
answered on May 28, 2023

First you need to have a hearing with an ALJ on your unemployment claim, and present your evidence showing that you were improperly terminated under false allegations. Then, once you win that, you need to contact an employee's rights attorney in your local area. You need to consult an... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law, Government Contracts and Public Benefits for South Carolina on
Q: Are Third party contractor employees who work for the county government protected by the immunity clause?

I was a County government contractor employee for County DHS. I was slapped with a protection order for my children by the grandmother. Grandmother lawyer up with CSE attorney and I had to pay 150.00 a month. Father was incarcerated which a child support case I opened on him in 1997 when he got out... Read more »

Q: The state takes money from low income after awarded SSDI benifits but no one else is forced to pay grant money

How is it fair that the state can take away money from disabilty awards that is owed to the person to pay back money that was given to the state to help low income families but no one else has to payback from the same program. They took 11,000 from me for getting 200 a month 8 months or less of... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Public Benefits and Social Security for Texas on
Q: Supplemental security Income denied by SSA. What are the best steps?

My mother applied for SSI as she is over age 65 but she was denied because they said that she is the rightful owner of a property that was on my deceased Fathers name. Little background on her. She has never worked her whole life, my father also never worked in US, but he used to have business... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Public Benefits for Washington on
Q: I bought a car the financing fell through the dealership came and repossessed it in the middle of the night

By someone that didn't work for the dealership even though I was never asked to return the vehicle and I did have a meeting with the finance manager the following morning. when taking the car they also took my purse and all the other belongings I left in the car after contacting the dealership... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Business Formation, Public Benefits and Social Security for Florida on
Q: I'm on permanent SSDI and receive disability/medical benefits but want to start my own home business. Can I have both?

I'm 38 years old and due to a permanent injury in my back I am permanently disabled and receiving SSDI disability benefits as well as Medicare and Medicaid services for healthcare. I want to start my own business working at home as a spiritual counselor and have already started to create a... Read more »

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody, Education Law and Public Benefits for Kentucky on
Q: Can my sons grandparents obtain custody of my son without me knowing, if his father is there to give his custody up?

Father is not on BC, No action has ever been through courts, ive never signed anything. Minor as loved with GP since he was 16mnths, I’ve kept contact over the years even written notes for doctors and take phone calls from hospitals giving permission to his PGM to be the one with him while they... Read more »

Todd B. Kotler
Todd B. Kotler
answered on May 15, 2023

I do not practice law in Kentucky, but rather across the river in Ohio. The laws regarding child custody can vary depending on your jurisdiction, so it's important to consult with a local lawyer who can provide advice based on the specific laws in your area.

In general, if there has...
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0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Public Benefits for Florida on
Q: People in Florida who were on unemployment were cheated out of an additional $300 a week by the governor. Can I sue?

We were denied money that we were rightfully, entitled to, and now we see governor DeSantis, using pandemic money to fly migrants from Texas to New York. Other states have sued and one and were awarded back pay. Seems unfair that the governor should be able to arbitrarily penalize the unemployed,... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Public Benefits for Arizona on
Q: If I have POA of my wife who is currently incapacitated Can I speak to the judge for a continuance ?

She has been summoned to criminal court for an initial deposition about possible unemployment benefit fraud payments. She was in a car accident February 17th and has been on bed rest and medical treatment since then.

1 Answer | Asked in Public Benefits, Social Security and Estate Planning for Illinois on
Q: I want to try a credit union no penalty CD but not sure if my SSI would be cut if I tried that out

I'm trying to find alternatives to my current 529 savings account. I want something tax free, but where I can take out I'm emergencies. I don't want to lose my SSI.

Susan Michele Schaefer
Susan Michele Schaefer
answered on May 15, 2023

It is great that you are looking for alternatives for savings that will not affect your SSI payments. A primary consideration is whether the alternative would be a countable resource or not. A CD is usually countable except when the terms of a timed deposit will prohibit early withdrawal... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law and Public Benefits for Colorado on
Q: What is the maximum amount of Supportive Services monies for a TANF client that can be approved in Pueblo, Colorado?

Technician has informed me that the maximum amount is $5,000 I however have looked up the state statutes and it seems that the maximum is not dependent up on an amount but up on the need of the individual or family.

2 Answers | Asked in Elder Law and Public Benefits for Ohio on
Q: Medicaid question.92 year old father in rehab/nursing home will need to go next to long-term care. His income qualifies

him for Medicaid. His home has been a mobile home. Its fair market value is $7400 and that is his only physical asset. If he applies for Medicaid now and is accepted, as soon as we sell the trailer, his assets will be above $2000 which makes him ineligible for Medicaid until he spends down the... Read more »

Moshe Toron Esq
Moshe Toron Esq
answered on May 3, 2023

It can work out either way. If you are able to find items to spend on now, before he needs Medicaid, then that is a good option. The main thing is to sell it for the proper blue-book value and spend the funds down before he needs Medicaid.

Or you can get qualified for Medicaid first. Then,...
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0 Answers | Asked in Public Benefits on
Q: The SSA does not recognize formal legal marriage agreements established outside the USA. Does this hold legally?

I was denied divorced spouse benefits I applied for at the Social Security Adm on the grounds that my formal legal marriage agreement was established outside the USA.

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law and Public Benefits for North Carolina on
Q: If I receive $23,000/year in disability income can I qualify for a Homestead Exemption if my spouse makes $100,000/year
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answered on May 7, 2023

The Homestead Exemption eligibility criteria vary depending on the state, so it's best to check with your local tax assessor's office or the relevant state agency. However, in general, the income and assets of a spouse may be considered when determining eligibility for certain tax... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant, Civil Rights, Domestic Violence and Public Benefits for Colorado on
Q: A VAWA lease adden. rent is raised but Denver Section 8 says I have to wait until the lottery in Sept to apply. Discrim?

Retaliatory rent increases; incidences of violence: driving need to seek Section 8, VAWA says can’t be denied application, but Denver section 8 says i have to wait until lottery to apply and get on waitlist.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Public Benefits, Social Security and Health Care Law for Texas on
Q: Why wouldnt i be sent for pulmonary function test if i was born with only one lung with breathing complications?

I was born with a very rare birth anomaly unilateral agenesis lung/ pulmonary hypoplasia aka only one lung. I have high blood pressure, and i suffer from mental health complications. I did two mental health exams that didnt last more than 20min combined over the phone and scheduled for a physical... Read more »

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answered on May 5, 2023

It is concerning to hear about your medical condition and the challenges you are facing in seeking appropriate medical care and legal assistance. It is important to note that medical decisions and recommendations are typically made by licensed medical professionals based on their assessment of a... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Public Benefits on
Q: pmla sec 5 provisional order for attachment – start of limitation, period, extension to appeal

pmla sec 5 provisional order for attachment – start of limitation, period, extension to appeal

Can a non party but interested party file an appeal

If yes, applicability of limitation on the interested party

Q: Who helps citizens from a city government that approves developments due to developer giving money & his threats?

City government is approving developments even though they are not good for town or environment and have even asked developer to serve on advisory boards and he does not live or vote in city. He makes threats against citizens and city government. In addition, he gives large amounts of money to... Read more »

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