Need Help Applying For Social Security Disability?I am about to apply for Social Security Disability. In my mind, I have been eligible for 12 years, but have continually been turned down. The head of the heart transplant team at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City even sent a letter saying I had to have a transplant or I would die.
Question About Living Wills?I was thinking about the fate of the Florida woman. How does a person make his wishes legal except through a Lawyer? I have expressed to each of my children that I never wanted my life prolonged through life support for a long period of time.
Looking for Privacy After Divorce?My partner has been divorced for 12 months. He has two children with her. She left him, but he is still in the family home which is up for sale. The house will be split 60/40 to her when it is sold, but she still has a key for the house and comes and goes when she pleases.
Collecting on a Debt in Australia?Stupidly, I trusted my ex-fiance and lent him over $8,000 to help lower his debts. He dumped me after receiving the money (no explanation given, of course) and has since relocated to South Australia to avoid paying me back.
Contract With Blacked Out Writing?I need your help. A crooked contractor darkened over some wording on an important document. It is his proposal and he darked over the part where it says any additional work needs to be done in writing.
Two Power of Attorneys?My husband has POA over his mother's affairs. His brother recently became medical POA when their mother was deemed incompetent due to Alzheimer's. So now his brother is responsible for all sitter care (hiring, scheduling, paying, etc.) This has caused a lot of conflict.
Writing a Will Without a Lawyer?I am looking into making a will. Has anyone had experience with wills, without a lawyer. I'm referring to alternatives such as online wills and forms at Staples, etc. Thanks and God bless.
Jobs for 14 Year Olds?I turned 14 in April. Do I have to be 14 and a half to start working at certain jobs?
Breaking a Lease?I lost my job about 2 months after renewing (was there for 6 months prior) my lease. I have 10 months left on the lease, but I am not able to afford the place anymore. Everyone is so informative on here. Does anyone know of any loopholes to get out of a lease?
Court Case Reference Numbers?What does KA083181RM means for the sheriffs dept? It refers to a court case.
Inmate Information Codes?What does the abbreviation " sp" mean for an inmate?
Financial Liability for an Auto Accident?A friend was at fault in a fender bender. My friend doesn't have any money to spare and is $200 late on her rent already. The lady she hit turned it in to the police of course, as is the law, but she doesn't have really much damage. The damage estimate is for $1000 dollars.
Unable to Work Due to a Car Accident?I will try to make this short, I was in a car accident 2 years ago. It was not my fault. I was told by the doctors, after months of therapy that I was able to go back to work. I listened to him and to my friends and went back to work, even though I knew my body was not up to it.
Proper Use of Estate Monies to Repair House?Is it legal to use estate monies before 6 months have gone by, to do repairs and cleaning on a house that is unsafe and deduct these costs from the estate money left to pay bills, etc. I hope someone has this knowledge.
Spouse Won't Sign Divorce Papers?My spouse won't sign the divorce papers. What do I do?
Problems With Other Tenants?I live in a basement apartment of a house which is supposed to be totally non-smoking. My upstairs neighbors smoke pot constantly and I smell cigarette odors from them.
Getting an Apostille for South Korea?How to get an apostille for South Korea?
Child Visitation Advice?I need help. My ex wants me to send my child to him for the summer, but he has never met her. He does not pay me child support because he gets SSI and they can't garnish his check.
Questions Regarding California Child Support Order?I married and divorced my wife in California. I had a child support order at that time. I remarried my wife in Nevada and was told that to remarry her in Nevada, she had to dismiss the California child support order from our previous marriage.
Finding Out Where Child Support is Going?My fiance has been paying child support for a child he's not sure is his. He also doesn't know where the mother is located. How does he go about finding out where the money is actually going?
How Can I Resolve a Repair Dispute With Condo Manager?There was a leak in the ceiling, I reported it to condo management. The condo management said the upstairs owner has to repair his tub and tile. Then only upstairs owner will repair ceiling.
Can Apartment Tenants Feed Wildlife on the Premises in Washington? Do any of my fellow ThriftyFun Family members happen to know the legality of a landlord telling tenants that we can no longer feed the squirrels and birds "out of the shell" nuts? We were notified that each of us who do will have to pay a non-refundable $300.00 pet fee ....
Financial Responsibility for Funeral Costs?Who's responsible for a funeral when there is a spouse?
Hiring a Lawyer for a Child Support Case?I need to hire a lawyer for a child support case. My daughter is in Missouri and I live in Oregon. Should I hire one here or in MO?
Getting Your Affairs in Order for Your Kids?I'm afraid that in the event of my death my kids would have no ideal what to do. They would need to call to have social security benefits and retirement payments stopped. They would also, need to know what bills need to be paid, etc. I pay everything online and don't get paper statements.
Collecting Child Support?My husband was ordered to pay child support and left the country. Can I collect anything from his social security benefits? If so when? Thank you.
Dogs Abandoned at Boarding Kennel?I run a boarding kennel and I had a client drop their dogs off to board. They are now a month over their departure date and I can't get hold of the owners.
Neighbor's Willow Causing Damage to Fence and Patio?My neighbor (and best friend!) lives next door and had a willow tree planted within a foot or two from our fence line. The tree is 20-30 ft tall after 6 or so years. It has lifted our mutual fence, pushed up our patio, and now the roots are coming up through our lawn.
Finding a Low Cost Real Estate Lawyer?Does anyone know where a senior can get a real estate lawyer free or at a very low price?
Child Support Payments and Social Security?My ex-husband informed me he will retire at age 62, very soon. He says my son will be eligible for social security. Does this mean his monthly child support payments will end?
Tenant Landlord Disputes?My husband and I signed a one year lease on a single-family dwelling in Sarasota, FL on 3/1/10. At the time of the lease signing, the landlord disclosed that he wanted to remain in possession of a section of the dwelling that is attached to the rear of the residence, with it's own entrance.
Can the Child Support Office Freeze a Checking Account?My husband and I opened a checking account last month, so that my 7 year old's SSI check could be direct deposited. Well last week we received a phone call from the bank stating that the account had been frozen by child support. Can they freeze that account?
Calculating Child Support?I wanted to know if someone can give me advice. My BF currently pays child support for his kids, but they tell us if we get married because of my income they would make him pay more child support and they would garnish my income tax return.
Preparing Your Own Will?What are the best "free" or "low cost" will templates on the internet? Or, to ask another way, what are the best and most affordable approaches to writing my own simple will? Thanks!
Garnishing Disability for Child Support?I am currently receiving child support payments from my ex-husband who is on disability. He was ordered to pay $551 per month according to my decree. We have been going to court because he is trying to get the amount lowered...
Laws Regarding Property of Deceased Parent?My mother passed away about a year ago. She still owed taxes on her trailer. I was wondering does the state of Arizona own it now and can I pay the taxes to get her trailer? Also is the owner of trailer park able to collect on rent even after she has passed away?
Child Support and SSD Lump Sum Back Payment?I recently got back pay from SSD for a closed period {March 2008-July 2009}, $16,900. When I filed for SSD we were married. We broke up in September of 2008.
Dealing With Someone Who is Trespassing?I put up a Private Property, No Trespassing sign on my front door. It was purchased from a store. Can I legally call the cops if someone I don't like or is not welcomed to my home pulls on my property in my driveway?
Free Legal Help in Riverside County, CA?Is there free help in Riverside County for preparing appeal briefs? I need help with my brief for the court of appeal.
Child Support and SSDI?I have 2 questions. First, I have a small child who is disabled and I receive SSDI and I'm his payee. Now I just recently filed for child support, I want to know if the child support will affect or interfere with his SSDI?
How Do I Get Permission to Use a Copyrighted Materials?How can I get a release on the poem "Beau" written by Jimmy Stewart? I am writing a book on dogs and would very much like to include that poem.
Legal and Financial Responsibilities of a POA Holder?Is the person that is appointed to have power of attorney responsible for the person's debt?
Can SSI Be Garnished for Child Support?My ex owes $25,000 in back child support and just got SSI with a lump sum of money how does that work?
Selling Homemade CDs for a Fundraiser?I am looking for some ways to raise money for our 40th class reunion. Someone on the site had mentioned making CDs of music and selling them. What about copyright infringement?
Are Census Workers Still Collecting Information in 2011?Can someone tell me if there are still census workers door knocking or calling in California? My daughter is being repeatedly contacted. Are they not finished yet? Thanks so much.
Will My Child Receive SSI?My ex passed away March 14th. We have 2 children together. My question is are they eligible to receive SSI benefits? One of the children is his biologically, but the other one was fathered by someone else.
Legal Considerations Regarding Ingredients in Selling Homemade Detergent?Is it illegal to use store bought soap in the homemade detergent that I plan to sell at craft shows?
Child Support and SSDI Garnishment?Can child support take my back pay from SSDI that I get for my kids now?
Can My Son Receive SSI?My son is 2 years old and his father has just passed. What benefits can I receive for him?
Child Support and SSI?My husband and I have 3 children together. He has 3 children with his ex-wife. Two of his children with his ex-wife are grown (specifically 19 and 21). She has been on welfare for years.
Dealing With Loud Upstairs Neighbors?I live in a small, normally quiet 2 story apartment complex. Because of a childhood disability, my 8 year old daughter and I live on the bottom floor. I knew living on the bottom floor, we would hear some normal noise like people walking, pets, etc.
Social Security Disability Laws in Virginia?If someone is on Social Security disability in the state of Virginia, when they die does the widow have the option of getting his income as opposed to hers? I know some women get their husband's benefits, but does that apply to Social Security disability as well?
Garnishing SSD Benefits for Back Child Support?Do I need to hire a lawyer or does the D.A. file for a garnishment of my ex-husband's SSD benefits for back child support in Tennessee?
Garnishing Disability for Back Rent?My boyfriend of 3 years is filing for disability. If he gets it, can I collect on rent that he did not pay for three years?
POA Rights and Responsibilities?If I have POA on my mom's banking account, do I have the right to transfer her money into my account if I feel she in not being competent with her money? Or is that illegal?
Eligibility for Survivor's Disability Benefits?I am 30 years old and found out recently that my mother never received money from the state for myself and 3 siblings after my father died in 1990. I think he was on partial disability and received some money for that.
Child's Eligibility for Social Security Survivor's Benefits?My husband is wanting to adopt my daughter and she receives Social Security from her father who passed away while I was pregnant. Will she still get her Social Security checks if she takes my husband's last name and does not have her father's last name?
Getting Help for a Contested Divorce?Do I have any rights left if we are separated but not divorced? I sold stuff to get a lawyer, he did nothing for me. I'm out $35,000. He (the husband) hired a lawyer, but refuses to agree on anything. I've got no more money to fight. My husband won't divorce me.
Can an Injured Child Qualify for Disability Benefits?My son was hit by a car last year and suffered a broken leg and major tissue loss to that leg. He is walking with a crooked leg and will need numerous surgeries in the future for the skin replacement. Does he qualify for disability?
Qualifying for Social Security Survivor's Benefits?My son's father passed away before my son was born. Can my son still receive survivor benefits even if his father did not sign his birth certificate?
Understanding the Papers for an Uncontested Divorce?My husband sent me divorce papers, uncontested, and there was nothing for me to sign. What do I do; what does this mean?
Getting Out of a Car Lease?I am currently am leasing a vehicle and wondered how I can get out of the lease. We also travel a lot now so it is not feasible to have a lease. Does anyone have any ideas?
Husband Won't Sign Divorce Papers?How long will a lawyer keep papers on file once I have paid, but my husband won't sign? Will the papers stay there until he does sign?
POA Rights and Responsibilities When Selling Property?If my brother has a power of attorney and in the will it said our parents house has to be sold, do all siblings need to agree on selling price or can the person with the POA sell it for whatever price he wants?
Rights of Inheritance for Minor Children?My daughter's mom passed away. Is my child entitled to all of her mother's belongings? She is her only heir; she is a minor child.
Back Child Support?Can my ex wife ask the courts to withdraw my back child support if my daughter is 21 years old now and they are not needing it? Also, because I am going thru some health and financial issues?
Challenging a Decision Made by an HOA President?Our president of the HOA went ahead and proceeded to paint our curbs around the parking areas white and then removed some of the grass areas and replaced it with small stones.
Concerns Over Son Not Receiving a Share of SSA Benefits?My 15 yr old son receives SSA, his payee allowed him to move out of her home and collected his benefits never giving him a dime for a year. I reported her to Social Security.
Child Support and SSD or SSI?If my 18 year old son for whom I pay child support starts receiving SSI or SSD, am I still responsible to pay child support? He is going to remain in high school until he is 21, but continue to receive a monthly check? I have never had a decrease in child support.
Getting a Divorce When the Other Party Won't Sign?I have been separated for 14 years and the other party won't sign the divorce papers. They are now no longer any good. I live in Pennsylvania and he is in Maryland. What do I do? I want to remarry.
Is a Tenant Responsible For Getting Rid of Fleas?I own a bungalow that I rent to two different tenants. The one who rents the basement complain about having fleas in his apartment. The tenant who lives upstairs has two cats and he's the one to blame for this problem.
Child Support and Social Security?Can the state make you pay child support when the child also gets money from my SSA check?
Collecting Child Support from Social Security After Parent Dies?If my ex-husband died and he still owed a lot of back child support can I still receive support from his social security?
Finding a Pro Bono Attorney?I am trying to help two friends find pro bono attorneys. One of my friends is involved in a divorce where the husband has literally left her penniless and unable to afford an attorney.
Receiving SSI?I was married to my husband for 10 plus years. When I become eligible for my SSI will I receive his SSI?
Finding Out How Much Child Support Owed?How do I (father) find out how much child support I owe?
Contacting a Lawyer After a Fall in Apartment?I am renting an apartment and I have slipped and had to go to a doctor. Should I see a lawyer?
SSD and Child Support Arrears Garnishment?I signed over primary custody to my ex-husband back in 2003 when I became sick and was going through a divorce at the same time. I felt it better for my son's sake at the time rather than a long mud slinging divorce and custody battle.
Obtaining a Copyright?How does one go about getting a copyright on a t-shirt design? Is it necessary?
Selling Crafts Using Licensed Fabrics?What licensing steps do I need to take to sell aprons at craft fairs or out of my home? On the bolts of fabric it often says, "licensed for home use only" or "not for commercial use".
Earning Extra Money While on SSI?I am on Social Security Disability due to health issues. I get my Social Security check each month, but wanted to know if I am allowed to sell something I manage to sew or make for a bit of extra money to help out with our expenses?
Rights of a Parent with Sole Custody?I have 2 boys ages 5 and 8, their father insists that they wrestle even though they hate it. I have sole custody and need to know if he can legally sign them up without my permission or signature. I have tried to offer alternative sports and he will not agree to them.
Collecting Child Support if the Parent is Deceased?What if the father of my two sons is dead and he owned me child support? The boys are 18 and 20. Their father was receiving Social Security when he died. Will I still get the money he owned me?
Child Support and SSI?My child's father is on SSI and is court ordered to pay child support. I am told they can not garnish his check. I am also told they can not take his license or put him in jail for not paying child support.
Visitation Rights and Out of State Travel?My daughter has a four year old daughter that she has custody of, but the dad has visitation rights. Dad wants to take her daughter out of state for 2 weeks and bring her back. Does my daughter have to let my granddaughter go out of state with him?
Credit Report Does Not Reflect Child Support Payments?I make payments through SSDI to Arizona. My credit report fails to show any payments. I live in Florida; how do I resolve this issue?
Child Support Payment and Taxes?My son has paid court ordered child support payments every week for many years, without missing one payment. When it comes to filing his income tax yearly, why is it that he cannot claim his children, or deduct the Monterey payments from his taxes?
Collecting Deceased Father's SSI?I'm 17 years old. My father died when I was 3 years old and I'm not able to receive his benefits because he did not sign my birth certificate. He was in jail, so therefore the SSI said I can't receive his benefits.
Child Support?The custodial parent has not ever gotten support from the noncustodial parent for child who's 9 years old. Also back pay may have already been paid to the noncustodial parent because he lied and said the son lives with him.
Social Security Disability Benefits?I am currently receiving Social Security disability benefits. Is my child eligible to receive monthly benefits?
Garnishing Student Loans for Back Child Support?I was incarcerated a few years ago and my mother had applied for welfare for my children when I was locked up. I just started going to school and applied for some extra money through my student loans.
Collecting Past Due Rent from Former Tenant?We rented a room in our home, that we own, to someone who conned us big time. We thought he was a good guy, that would pay his rent. Well, he didn't. He also would not leave. Long story short, he owes us 1,000 dollars in bounced checks.
Filing for Divorce Without the Other Party's Signature?I was wondering if I need a signature from the other party on a divorce. We have been separated for 13 years.
Collecting Benefits from Parent's SSDI?My son doesn't have his father's last name. His father is now disabled. Can he still receive benefits from his father's disability?
Child Support and Disability?Will my child support goes down if the mother is receiving a disability check for our son? We have two children together, or will they do a percentage of it? I live in Florida. Will your child support go down when you have shared parenting?
Duration of a Power of Attorney?Once you are given power of attorney is it good until the death of the person?
Child Support Calculations and Stepparent's Income?My ex-husband is trying to have my new husband's wages included in the child support calculations, so he will not owe any child support for his 2 kids. Can he do this?
Information on Power of Attorney?My dad has power of attorney of his father. He has had it for four years. When it was given he was it in sound mind. Now my dad's father has Alzheimer's. A family friend is trying to revoke my dads POA. My dad has done nothing wrong. How hard is it to revoke a POA and how do you contest it.
Identification Needed for Marriage License?We want to get married, but my boyfriend is not from this state and does not have ID. What kind of paperwork does he need for the marriage license?
Ex-husband Wants Custody of the Children?My husband and I broke up about two years ago. It was a tough time, but I got on with my life and raised my kids. Just when I think things are going good something has to spoil it.
Social Security and Child Support?My ex is collecting Social Security. He never paid me child support the whole time my children were growing up. He worked under the table all those years and I never could collect, so I put a 10% interest on the unpaid balance.
Effects of Ex-husband Remarrying on Child Support?If my ex-husband remarries will it increase my child support? I live in Joliet, Illinois.
