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I am 69 years old and get social security survivor benefits for my daughter. I provide her mother with $300/month and pay all my daughter extra activities fees out of the survivor benefits. What should I be prepared for if the plan is broken? I'm contesting the change on the basis my... View More 
answered on Mar 19, 2020
I would suggest consulting with your lawyer. Your lawyer will know the specifics of your case and the traditional approach your local jurisdiction takes to custody changes.
It will also depend on what you mean by "plan is broken" and what "change" you are... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2020
Check your prior tax returns, which will list the children's SSN. You can get copies of prior returns from the IRS. If the divorce decree and separation agreement specified that you could claim as a dependent, and she doesn't provide the SSN, then you could file with the court to order... View More
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answered on Jan 28, 2020
Applying for disability benefits is a drawn out process in many instances. There are millions of people waiting in line for a decision. The Government is limited in personnel. Make sure to have all medical documentation up to date along with medical appointments, medications etc. The more... View More
Prevented total removal. It is a meningioma located near my pituitary gland. It obstructed my left orbital nerve. I’m blind in my left eye. I’m now hypothyroid and tired all the time. I had a stroke in April 2018. I haven’t worked since surgery. I was looking forward to returning... View More
answered on Oct 3, 2019
There is too little in your statement to give a helpful answer beyond speculation. It may be SSA is just slow in getting you your back pay. They often take 3 months to process it and can take more time. At this point, no lawyer will want to help you because you have already won and they can make no... View More
My friend gets ssi and they take 250 out his check for his kids he doesnt know how they did that he has never work before he doesnt get any survivor benifits either so what can i do with my children father take him to court
answered on Jul 18, 2019
Greetings from a steamy afternoon. If a person is receiving SSD, (Social Security Disability), there is derivative benefit for children, though when there is SSI (Supplemental) is means based and the person does not have a work history, there is no derivative for the children.
Call the... View More
This was earlier this year and he is now deseased. The bank is investigating but says that there is likely nothing they can do.
answered on Jan 4, 2019
Since he is deceased, probably not much. If you can prove it, you may get the bank refund it, or the SSA to reissue the check, but it would almost certainly take more work than its worth unless they volunteer.
I was paying 400 a month to his mom when i left 2 weeks ago i told them i would b back to get my stuff but been sick under doctors orders and let them know and now they said i cant have my stuff no clothes i have none all my sons stuff from when he was little and household things they kept it all i... View More
answered on Feb 19, 2018
File a police report. They might help. Or contact your local legal aid, or sue the landlord in small claims court for wrongful eviction and the value of your things and the cost to find alternate living arrangements.
My husband is being held responsible for a ridiculously high overpayment from Social Security that can't possibly be paid by us. He was getting disability benefits for years due to his family inaccurately labeling him as disabled and then using his benefits for their own personal needs. I have... View More
answered on Jan 12, 2018
Bankruptcy, while it may wipe out some other debts making this one easier to pay, isn't going to wipe this out. He needs a lawyer to help him demonstrate to SS that he didn't cause the overpayment or benefit from it so that they go after the right people and also so that he avoids... View More
Cps took custody, my daughter is staying with someone who is not a blood relative but cps thinks it's safe. Does the person she is living with have the social security number she is not a foster parent.
answered on May 18, 2017
Yes, you can file for Bankruptcy. Social Security Benefits are exempt from Bankruptcy and Creditors
answered on Jun 30, 2015
In Australia? Wow, I have no idea. You would need to ask an attorney in Australia. I don't believe this site includes attorneys from countries outside the US.
I have been a homemaker most of my life.I am 14 credits short of collecting my SS benefits.My husband has more then he needs,can he give me some of his credits? I Do Not want to wait until he is old enough to collect,I know that,when he is I could collect half of his. He is 5 years younger than... View More
answered on Nov 6, 2013
Unfortunately, credits are not transferable between people. However you may be eligible for a spousal benefit off of your husband's record. You are correct in that you have to wait until your husband starts drawing his benefits in order to collect your spousal benefit.
answered on Mar 28, 2013
Social Security is running about 18 months to 24 months. Probably your claim was denied and you did not receive the letter. Go to a Social Security attorney and have them file your claim. They will monitor it for you and do a professional job of presenting your case. If for some reason it is still... View More
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